Deputy Manager - Talent Acquisition

Evonik; Thane; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik India in Thane is seeking a Deputy Manager - Talent Acquisition to lead the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to hiring, ensuring we attract top talent to support growth. You will source through multiple channels, screen candidates, coordinate interviews with hiring managers, and build strong engagement with candidates.

The role requires MBA with 8–10 years of corporate HR and TA experience, preferably in chemicals.

Qualifications

• MBA preferred with 8–10 years of corporate HR experience in Talent Acquisition.
• Prior experience as a corporate TA professional is strongly preferred.
• Recruitment experience in the chemical or specialty chemicals industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to hiring.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, networking, and referrals.
• Screen CVs, conduct initial phone screenings, and coordinate interviews.
• Liaise with external recruitment agencies to close positions on time.
• Build candidate engagement and maintain relationships throughout the process.
• Advise hiring managers on interviewing practices and create job descriptions.
• Prepare offer proposals and negotiate terms of employment.
• Utilize recruitment tools like Workday, LinkedIn, and Naukri to maintain pipelines.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and SOPs in hiring.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Stakeholder Management

Interviewing

Sourcing

Negotiation

Education

MBA preferred

Tools

Workday

SuccessFactors

LinkedIn Recruiter

Naukri.com

Job description

Job title : Deputy Manager - Talent Acquisition

Entity : Evonik India

Work Location : Thane

Reporting to : Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition

Purpose of the Position :

• Responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and attracting candidates to interviewing and hiring.
• This role will play a critical role in ensuring we attract and hire top talent to support our company's growth and objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

Sourcing Candidates:

• Utilize various channels to source potential candidates, including job boards, social media, networking events, and referrals.
• Develop and maintain a talent pipeline for future hiring needs.

Screening and Interviewing:

• Reviewing CVs, shortlisting candidates and assisting in the recruitment process
• Based on the business need & situation, Liasoning with external recruitment agencies for closing positions on time.
• Conduct initial phone screenings and forward the best fit candidates for further shortlisting's.
• coordinate with hiring managers & other interview panel members to arrange the interviews
• Prepare interview questions and evaluation criteria.

Candidate Engagement:

• Build and maintain relationships with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Provide candidates with information about the company, role, and culture.

Collaboration with Hiring Managers:

• Work closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and develop job descriptions.
• Provide guidance on best practices for interviewing and selection.
• Partner with Business to track hiring needs and ensure alignment with the business goals.

Offer Management:

• Prepare offer proposals & letters for the selected candidate
• Negotiate terms and conditions of employment, as necessary.

Hiring Tools :

• Ensure effective & optimal utilization of recruitment systems and tools (e.g., Workday, LinkedIn & Naukri.com).
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines using a variety of sourcing channels including social media (LinkedIn), Job Board searches, Networking, and talent pools.

• Ensure compliance with relevant company policies & SOP throughout the hiring process as per applicability.
• Build and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies, vendors, and partners to support recruitment efforts as needed.

Education, Certification And/or Relevant Experience Required

• MBA preferred, with a minimum of 8-10 years of Corporate HR experience in the relevant function.
• Prior experience as a Corporate Talent Acquisition professional is strongly preferred.
• Recruitment experience in the chemical or specialty chemicals industry is highly desirable.

Additional Skills And Abilities Required For This Position

• Excellent interpersonal skills including one-on-one interactions
• Excellent written and vocal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Be consistent, respectful and flexible

Technical Knowledge (E.g. specialized knowledge required to perform all the required tasks)

• Workday / Success Factor

Please Note:

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting candidates whose profiles closely align with the requirements of the role. Thank you for your understanding.