Lead – Talent Acquisition

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Jaipur; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HG Infra Engineering Ltd. is seeking a seasoned Head of Talent Acquisition to lead recruitment across corporate offices and project locations.

You will develop and execute strategies for workforce planning, leadership hiring, campus engagement, and recruitment operations to support ambitious business growth. You will build a strong talent pipeline for critical and niche roles, drive employer branding and recruitment analytics, and partner with business heads to ensure timely hires while

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in HR from a recognized institute.
• 12–16 years of Talent Acquisition experience.
• Experience in infrastructure, EPC, construction or related industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Talent Acquisition strategy and execution.
• Oversee Recruitment Operations from requisition to onboarding.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for workforce planning and hiring priorities.
• Drive leadership hiring and campus recruitment programs.
• Strengthen employer branding and candidate experience.
• Provide recruitment analytics and dashboards.
• Manage consultants and vendors; optimize costs.
• Mentor and develop the TA team.

Skills

Recruitment Analytics

Workforce Planning

Interviewing & Assessment

Talent Acquisition Strategy

Leadership Hiring

Education

MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent

Job description

To lead the Talent Acquisition function for HG Infra Engineering Ltd. by developing and executing recruitment strategies that ensure timely hiring of high-quality talent across corporate offices and project locations. The role is responsible for workforce planning, leadership hiring, employer branding, campus engagement, recruitment operations, and process excellence to support the organization's business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Develop and implement the organization's Talent Acquisition strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with Business Heads and Functional Leaders to understand manpower requirements and recruitment priorities.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment for corporate, project, technical, and leadership positions.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for critical and niche roles.
• Ensure timely closure of vacancies while maintaining quality of hire.

Recruitment Operations

• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from manpower requisition to candidate onboarding.
• Monitor recruitment turnaround time (TAT) and ensure adherence to hiring SLAs.
• Standardize recruitment processes and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
• Drive recruitment process improvements and automation initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Business Heads, Project Directors, and Hiring Managers for effective workforce planning.
• Provide market intelligence on talent availability, compensation trends, and competitor hiring practices.
• Act as a strategic advisor on hiring decisions and recruitment planning.

Leadership & Campus Hiring

• Lead hiring for senior and leadership positions across business functions.
• Develop and manage campus recruitment programs for Graduate Engineer Trainees (GETs) and Management Trainees (MTs).
• Build relationships with premier engineering and management institutes.

Employer Branding

• Strengthen the employer brand through recruitment campaigns, social media engagement, career fairs, and employee referral programs.
• Enhance candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Recruitment Analytics

• Prepare and present recruitment dashboards and MIS reports covering key hiring metrics.
• Analyze recruitment data and recommend improvements to enhance hiring effectiveness and efficiency.
• Manage recruitment consultants, staffing agencies, and job portals.
• Evaluate vendor performance and optimize recruitment costs.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Talent Acquisition team.
• Allocate recruitment assignments and monitor team performance against defined KPIs.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Educational Qualification

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent from a recognized institution.

Experience

• 12–16 years of experience in Talent Acquisition.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in leading Talent Acquisition teams.
• Experience in Infrastructure, EPC, Construction, Engineering, or similar industries is preferred.
• Proven experience in hiring for corporate, project, and leadership roles.

Preferred Industry

Infrastructure | EPC | Roads & Highways | Railways | Metro | Solar | Tunnels | Heavy Engineering | Construction

Required Skills

Recruitment Analytics Workforce Planning Interviewing & Assessment Talent Acquisition Strategy Leadership Hiring