Talent Acquisition Lead

ShivamCondev Private Limited; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in India seeks a Talent Acquisition Manager to oversee the recruitment lifecycle for various infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has 10-12 years of experience in talent acquisition, specifically in railway and road projects, and holds a postgraduate degree in HR. The role involves strategic planning, vendor management, and compliance documentation. Competitive salary as per industry standards offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably in Infrastructure / EPC / Construction.
• Proven track record of handling end-to-end recruitment for large-scale highway and railway projects.
• Additional certification in Recruitment or HR Analytics is an added advantage.
• Proven track record of end-to-end recruitment for large-scale highway and railway infrastructure projects.
• MS Office, ATS tools (Zoho Recruit, Naukri RMS) and HRMS platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with project timelines.
• Lead recruitment for niche positions in infrastructure projects.
• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding.
• Manage complete recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, salary negotiations, onboarding.
• Lead recruitment for niche positions (PMC professionals, P-Way engineers, Earthwork engineers, Embankment engineers, Highway Design engineers, Structure engineers, Bridge engineers).
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site HR, and Functional Heads on hiring needs and manpower mobilization plans.
• Identify and onboard manpower vendors with infra-sector focus; manage SLAs and timely delivery.

Skills

Strategic Talent Acquisition Planning

End-to-End Recruitment Management

Stakeholder & Client Coordination

Vendor & Manpower Agency Management

Compliance & Documentation

MIS, Reporting & Data Analytics

Employer Branding & Talent Pipeline Building

Team Development & Leadership

Education

Postgraduate degree/diploma in HR (MBA/PGDM – HR)

Tools

MS Office

ATS (e.g., Zoho Recruit)

MS Office

HRMS platforms

Job description

Experience: 10-12 Years of Experience in Road & Railway Projects
Industry: Construction (National Highways)

Location: Head Office

Salary Bracket: As per Industry standard

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with project timelines.
• Develop hiring plans for specialized roles in highways and railway infrastructure (Design, Execution, QA/QC, QS, Billing & Planning, Land Acquisition, Safety, etc.).
• Align recruitment needs with DPRs, project milestones, and manpower deployment schedules.
• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, salary negotiations, onboarding.
• Lead recruitment for niche positions (e.g., PMC professionals, P-Way engineers, Earthwork Engineers, Embarkment Engineers, Highway Design Engineers, Structure Engineers, Bridge Engineers ).
• Track recruitment metrics: TAT, selection ratio, offer-to-join, and attrition control.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site HR, and Functional Heads on hiring needs and manpower mobilization plans.
• Identify, onboard, and manage manpower vendors specializing in infra-sector hiring, ensuring timely delivery of skilled and verified manpower through effective vendor SLAs.
• Proactively serch for potential candidates through multiple channels like job boards (e.g., Naukri.Com, LinkedIn, Indeed, Jobshai, Apna) Social media platforms, and leveraging employee referrals.
• Ensure recruitment compliance with labor laws, contract agreements, and project-specific guidelines (NHAI/Railway SOPs).
• Oversee background verification and labor license documentation for site-based hiring.
• Maintain recruitment dashboards, candidate pipelines, and project-wise hiring trackers.
• Provide timely reports to management and HO-HR on hiring progress, critical gaps, and cost-per-hire metrics.
• Create talent pipelines for recurring NHAI/Railway project requirements.
• Conduct job fairs, campus hiring, and partner with local skill development institutions.
• Lead and mentor a team of recruiters by conducting training sessions on interviewing techniques, technical screening, and sector-specific recruitment practices.

Key Skills:

• Strategic Talent Acquisition Planning
• End-to-End Recruitment Management
• Stakeholder & Client Coordination
• Vendor & Manpower Agency Management
• Compliance & Documentation
• MIS, Reporting & Data Analytics
• Employer Branding & Talent Pipeline Building
• Team Development & Leadership

Qualification, Experience:

• Postgraduate degree/diploma in HR (MBA/PGDM – HR) from a recognized institute.
• Additional certification in Recruitment, HR Analytics, or Labor Laws is an added advantage
• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably in Infrastructure / EPC / Construction / NHAI / Railway / Metro Projects.
• Proven track record of handling end-to-end recruitment for large-scale highway and railway infrastructure projects.
• MS Office, ATS (e.g., Zoho Recruit, Naukri RMS), HRMS platforms.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking | Manpower Planning | Industry-Specific Knowledge (EPC/Infrastructure)
• Recruitment Execution | Analytical Skills | Process Orientation
• Client Management | Communication Skills | Interpersonal Skills
• Vendor Relationship Management | Negotiation Skills | Vendor Evaluation
• Regulatory Compliance | Attention to Detail | Documentation Accuracy
• Data Management | MS Excel/HRMS Proficiency | Reporting Accuracy
• Talent Pool Development | Campus Strategy | Branding & Outreach
• Team Leadership | Coaching & Development | Collaboration
• Knowledge of construction phases in NHAI or railway projects (survey, earthwork, subgrade, WMM, DBM, PQC, station works).