Manager (Manpower Planning & Recruitment)

State Bank of India (SBI); Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

State Bank of India invites online applications for a Specialist Cadre Officer on regular basis with posting at GITC, Navi Mumbai. The role requires MBA/PGDM/PGDBM with HR specialization and at least 6 years post-qualification HR experience, preferably in IT or BFSI sectors.

Selection is by shortlisting and interview, with HR-focused responsibilities spanning recruitment to onboarding. Salary follows SBI pay scales; probation is 12 months; age 28-40.

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM/PGDBM or equivalent with HR specialization (mandatory)
• Preferred HR Certifications: SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP (dated on or before 31.07.2026)
• Post-qualification experience: minimum 6 years in HR, preferably IT or BFSI sector

Responsibilities

• Implement HR best practices in manpower planning, recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Prepare job descriptions in interaction with user departments.
• Provide end-to-end support for recruitment and onboarding across user departments.
• Assist in recruitment processes including interviews, GDs, salary negotiations and onboarding.
• Identify and hire services for talent hunt companies when required.
• Perform skills gap analysis and build capacities in emerging technologies like AI/ML.
• Assist in HR analytics and manpower planning.
• Establish robust recruitment onboarding practices.
• Prepare succession planning for higher positions.
• Oversee employee life cycle and productivity tools implementation.
• Drive automation and digitization in workforce planning.

Skills

HR analytics

Sourcing

Interviewing

Onboarding

People skills

Education

MBA/PGDM/PGDBM (HR)

Job description

Recruitment Of Specialist Cadre Officer On Regular Basis

(Advertisement NO: CRPD/SCO/2026-27/12)

Online Registration Of Application & Payment Of Fees: From 07.08.2026 TO 27.08.2026

State Bank of India invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for recruitment to the Specialist Cadre Officers Post on Regular Basis. Candidates are requested to apply online through the link given on Banks official website https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings. The candidates, who intend to apply for the Post are advised to apply only after carefully reading and understanding the undernoted contents of this notification.

Vacancies (Unreserved) - 1

Age as on 31/07/2026 (Years) - Minimum -28, Maximum - 40

Suggested place of posting - GITC, Navi Mumbai

Selection Procedure - Shortlisting and Interview

Grade - Scale - Middle Management Grade - Scale III

Pay Scale Rs (85920-2680/5-99320-2980/2-105280)

Probation Period - 12 Months

Details Of The Requirements Of Educational Qualifications/Post-Qualification Experiences/Specific Skills Etc.

Basic Educational Qualification (As on 31.07.2026)

Mandatory: MBA/ PGDM/ PGDBM or its equivalent with specialisation in HR / HRD/ HRM from institutions recognised by Government Bodies/ AICTE/ UGC.

Preferred: Preferred Certifications: (Certificate should be dated on or before 31.07.2026) HR Analytics or SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

Post Qualification Experience (As on 31.07.2026)

Mandatory: Minimum 6 years post basic qualification experience in Human Resources. preferably in IT industry or IT Department / Vertical in the BFSI Sector.

Specific Skills required

Skills preferred: Experience in the areas of

• Skill Gap Assessment, Manpower Planning Exercise, conducting recruitment exercises, sourcing of applications, interaction with head-hunters, agencies, conducting of GDs & interviews, salary negotiation and onboarding.
• Implementation of productivity matrix and tools for driving efficiency.
• Succession planning of key resources in an organization.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Managing HR function of a large sized IT company.
• Building and adopting best HR practices in recruitment and onboarding.

Job Profile & Key Responsibility Areas:

Job Profile

• Implementation of HR best practices in Manpower Planning, recruitment and onboarding processes
• Preparation of Job Descriptions for recruitment in interaction with the user departments
• Provide end-to-end support required for recruitment for different user departments / verticals in liaison with CC-HR.
• Provide support for recruitment process in conducting interviews, GDs, salary negotiations and onboarding.
• Identification and hiring services for talent hunt companies as and when required.
• Skills gap analysis, build capacities, identifying niche areas in emerging technologies like AI / ML etc.
• Assist in Manpower Planning & HR Analytics
• Building robust practices in recruitment process and onboarding process.
• Prepare Succession Planning for higher positions.
• Oversee life cycle of the employees.
• Implementation of HR best practices in recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Monitor resource utilization and implement effective productivity tools and matrix
• Drive automation and digitization initiatives in workforce planning process.

Selection Process

The selection will be on the basis of shortlisting and Interview.

Shortlisting

Mere fulfilling the minimum qualification and experience will not vest any right to candidate for being called for interview. The shortlisting committee constituted by the Bank will decide the shortlisting parameters and thereafter, adequate number of candidates, as decided by the bank, will be shortlisted for interview. The decision of the Bank to call the candidates for the interview shall be final. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

Interview

Interview will carry 100 marks. The qualifying marks in interview will be decided by the Bank. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

Merit List

Merit list for selection will be prepared in descending order on the basis of scores obtained in interview only. In case more than one candidate score the cut-off marks (common marks at cut-off point), such candidates will be ranked according to their age in descending order, in the merit.

Call letter for interview

intimation/call letter for interview will be sent by email or will be uploaded on bank's website. No hard copy will be sent.