Talent Acquisition Manager

Gicindia; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Gicindia is looking for a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional based in Pune with 10-12 years of experience in HR and recruitment. The ideal candidate will drive end-to-end recruitment processes and collaborate closely with hiring managers.

The role involves managing the recruitment lifecycle, building strong talent pipelines, and engaging in employer branding initiatives. A qualification in MBA-HR is required, and an engineering background will be an added advantage.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and HR functions.
• Experience in managing recruitment KPIs and workforce planning.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment channels and employer branding initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end recruitment for various functions including engineering and support.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through multiple sourcing methods.
• Lead employer branding initiatives to enhance market presence.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Recruitment Lifecycle Management

Employer Branding

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Education

MBA - HR

Engineering Background

Job description

• Location: Pune
• Experience Required: 10-12 years
• Qualification: MBA- HR with Engineering will be added advantage
• Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Drive end to end recruitment for plant, R&D, technical, engineering, manufacturing, and support functions
• Manage the complete hiring lifecycle including workforce planning, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding
• Collaborate with hiring managers and functional heads to understand manpower requirements and hiring priorities
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through job portals, referrals, social platforms, networking, vendor partnerships, and market mapping
• Ensure positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey
• Lead employer branding initiatives to strengthen the company’s market presence as an employer of choice
• Monitor and improve recruitment KPIs including time to hire, cost per hire, quality of hire, and source effectiveness
• Manage recruitment budgets effectively
• Support onboarding and joining formalities for new employees
• Prepare and coordinate department wise induction schedules with stakeholders
• Maintain recruitment MIS, dashboards, HRMS updates, and hiring reports

HR Partnering & Strategy

• Support periodic manpower planning and organizational capability building initiatives
• Partner with HR leadership to improve recruitment systems, policies, and hiring processes
• Implement industry best practices in talent acquisition and ensure compliance with company standards
• Maintain organization charts, employee master data, and HR MIS reports

Sourcing & Recruitment Operations

• Maintain and update organizational charts and support master data creation & HR MIS reporting.
• Source candidates from platforms such as Naukri, LinkedIn, social media, job boards, and industry networks.
• Coordinate with colleges and institutes for campus hiring and build strong campus connect programs.
• Screen resumes, conduct telephonic and in-person prescreens, and shortlist suitable candidates.
• Conduct HR interviews and coordinate technical interviews with hiring managers.
• Manage offer negotiations, roll out offers, and coordinate pre-joining formalities.
• Oversee background verification processes.

New Joinee & Stakeholder Engagement

• Ensure seamless candidate engagement throughout pre-hiring and post-hiring phases.
• Facilitate smooth onboarding, including induction planning, joining formalities, asset allocation, seating arrangements, and preparation of joining kits.
• Coordinate and execute department‑wise induction schedules in collaboration with functional stakeholders.
• Handhold new employees during their initial months and drive the confirmation review process.
• Conduct New Employee Interviews (NEI) to understand early‑stage employee experience.
• Collaborate with plant HR, operations teams, and external partners for effective hiring and onboarding execution.
• Engage with GIC alumni groups and promote employee engagement activities (EE).

Team Management

• Lead, guide, and mentor a small TA/HR operations team to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
Build capability within the team through coaching, process standardization, and performance monitoring.