HR Recruiter

Celestix Industries; Ahmedabad; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestix Industries is seeking a dynamic HR Recruiter to manage end-to-end talent acquisition for manufacturing and engineering roles. The ideal candidate will source candidates through portals, social channels and campus drives, coordinate technical interviews with department heads and negotiate offers to achieve timely closures.

The role requires 2–4 years of hands-on recruitment experience, strong communication and stakeholder management, and familiarity with ATS, Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of hands-on experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Experience recruiting engineering, production or manufacturing personnel preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and meet hiring deadlines.
• Basic understanding of labour laws and HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding including requisition, sourcing, screening, and offer release.
• Source candidates via Naukri, LinkedIn, referrals, consulting agencies, staffing firms and campus drives.
• Coordinate technical interviews with department heads and schedule assessments.
• Negotiate salaries, prepare offers and ensure timely joining.
• Maintain candidate pipelines and provide timely recruitment MIS reporting.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Sourcing

Interview coordination

Salary negotiation

ATS

MS Excel/PowerPoint

HR policies & labour laws

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business Admin

MBA/PGDM in HR

Tools

ATS

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role Celestix Industries is looking for a dynamic, results-oriented HR Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Executive with 2-4 years of experience in end-to-end recruitment, preferably within manufacturing, engineering or industrial organizations. The role covers talent acquisition, technical recruitment, manufacturing recruitment, candidate sourcing, interview coordination, recruitment planning, bulk hiring and employee onboarding. We need someone who can independently manage multiple vacancies, coordinate effectively with department heads, maintain strong candidate pipelines and ensure timely closure of hiring requirements. The ideal candidate should have practical experience recruiting technical, engineering, production, quality, supply chain, finance and corporate professionals, with strong communication, negotiation and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Manage the complete recruitment process from manpower requisition and candidate sourcing to selection, offer release and onboarding. Source candidates through Naukri and other job portals, LinkedIn, social media, employee referrals, recruitment consultants, staffing agencies and campus recruitment. Screen resumes, conduct initial HR interviews and evaluate candidate suitability. Coordinate technical interviews with department heads, schedule interviews and maintain professional candidate communication. Negotiate salaries, prepare and release offer letters, and follow up with selected candidates until joining. Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment and selection process.
• Manufacturing Recruitment & Technical Hiring Handle recruitment for manufacturing, engineering, operational and corporate positions, including:
  • Production Engineers
  • Quality Engineers
  • Design Engineers
  • Purchase Engineers
  • Planning Engineers
  • Maintenance Engineers
  • Tool Room Personnel
  • Supervisors
  • Technicians
  • Operators
  • ITI / Diploma Freshers
  • Accounts & Finance
  • HR & Administration
  • Senior Management Positions
  Experience with technical recruitment, engineering recruitment, blue-collar recruitment, bulk hiring and manufacturing workforce requirements is strongly preferred. The candidate should be capable of understanding technical job requirements and sourcing suitable candidates for both shop-floor and professional positions.
• Recruitment Planning, Candidate Management & Coordination Work closely with department heads to understand manpower requirements, job descriptions and hiring priorities. Develop recruitment plans, track hiring timelines and maintain pipelines for current and future vacancies. Build and maintain candidate databases and talent pipelines for technical and non-technical positions. Manage relationships with recruitment consultants, staffing agencies and external sourcing partners. Coordinate background verification, reference checks and candidate documentation. Maintain consistent candidate follow-up to reduce offer dropouts and improve joining ratios. Support recruitment planning, stakeholder management and timely closure of open positions.
• Recruitment Operations, ATS & MIS Reporting Maintain accurate recruitment records using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), recruitment software, Excel or approved HR systems. Prepare recruitment MIS reports, hiring dashboards and recruitment status updates. Monitor recruitment KPIs, including Time-to-Hire, Cost-per-Hire, Offer Acceptance Ratio and Joining Ratio. Track open positions, candidate screening, interview progress, offers released and successful joinings. Ensure recruitment documentation and hiring activities follow company policies and applicable HR requirements. Use Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint for recruitment reporting, documentation and coordination.
• Employer Branding, Campus Hiring & HR Support Coordinate campus recruitment drives, job fairs and recruitment events. Build relationships with educational institutions and recruitment partners to support future hiring. Promote the company's employer brand through professional networking platforms, social media and recruitment campaigns. Support employee onboarding, induction, joining formalities and HR documentation. Coordinate with Payroll and Administration teams for new employee onboarding. Maintain employee records, recruitment documents and hiring-related information.

Required Experience & Skills

2-4 years of hands on experience in recruitment, talent acquisition or HR recruitment. Strong knowledge of end-to-end recruitment, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing and offer negotiations. Practical experience using job portals, LinkedIn, employee referrals, consultants and social media for recruitment. Experience recruiting engineering, technical, production or manufacturing personnel is preferred. Ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously and achieve hiring deadlines. Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment software. Strong communication, negotiation, interpersonal and candidate assessment skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, problem solving ability and time management. Basic understanding of labour laws and HR practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or another relevant discipline. MBA / PGDM in Human Resources is preferred. Experience in manufacturing, engineering, automotive, electrical, wiring harness, switchgear or related industrial sectors is an advantage. Experience managing bulk hiring, campus recruitment and technical recruitment will be preferred.

Preferred Candidate Background

Candidates currently working as an HR Recruiter, Recruitment Executive, Talent Acquisition Executive, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Technical Recruiter, HR Executive or Recruitment Specialist are encouraged to apply. We particularly value candidates who have experience recruiting both engineering professionals and shop-floor employees within manufacturing organizations.

Key Competencies

• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Planning
• Candidate Relationship Management
• Communication & Salary Negotiation
• Stakeholder Management
• Time Management & Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving & Team Collaboration
• Recruitment MIS & Reporting
• Result Orientation & Hiring Accountability

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a proactive HR Recruiter who takes ownership of assigned vacancies and follows through until candidates successfully join. The ideal candidate should understand technical hiring requirements, independently source qualified applicants, coordinate efficiently with hiring managers and maintain professional candidate communication. They should be comfortable handling recruitment for engineers, supervisors, operators and corporate professionals while balancing several hiring requirements simultaneously. Our priority is someone who can consistently identify suitable candidates, manage the complete recruitment process and achieve timely hiring closures - not someone whose experience is limited to posting vacancies or scheduling interviews.