Talent Acquisition Manager

Medipol Pharmaceutical; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Medipol Pharmaceutical is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead end-to-end recruitment across the organization. You will work closely with business heads to build a strong talent pipeline and ensure timely closure of critical positions.

The role requires 6–12 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a background in pharmaceutical or manufacturing sectors preferred. You will manage sourcing channels, interview coordination, onboarding, and MIS reporting in a dynamic

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources / Personnel Management or equivalent required.
• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
• 6–12 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, FMCG, manufacturing or related industries preferred.
• Experience handling mid-level, senior-level and critical hiring is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with business needs.
• Understand manpower requirements with heads of departments and plan recruitment.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle including onboarding.
• Source candidates through portals, LinkedIn, referrals, agencies, campus hiring and other channels.
• Screen CVs and conduct initial assessments; coordinate interviews with department heads.
• Negotiate compensation within guidelines and coordinate pre-joining processes.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and MIS, and provide regular updates to management.
• Strengthen employer branding and build talent pipelines.
• Standardize processes and ensure proper documentation throughout recruitment and onboarding.

Skills

Sourcing and headhunting

Communication and negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data-driven recruitment/MIS

Fast-paced manufacturing environment

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR/Personnel

Graduation in any discipline

Tools

LinkedIn

ATS

HRMS

Job portals

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Talent Acquisition Manager

Department: Human Resources
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Manufacturing
Location: Nalagarh, Budh, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh
Experience: 612 Years

Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Talent Acquisition Manager to lead end-to-end recruitment activities across the organization. The candidate will be responsible for understanding manpower requirements, developing effective sourcing strategies, managing recruitment processes, and ensuring timely closure of positions across various functions and levels.

The role will work closely with business and functional heads to build a strong talent pipeline and ensure the organization attracts and retains capable talent.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition Strategy

• Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies aligned with business and manpower requirements.
• Understand current and future manpower requirements in coordination with functional and department heads.
• Prepare recruitment plans and ensure timely closure of critical positions.
• Develop and maintain a strong talent pipeline for key and recurring positions.
• Identify new and effective recruitment channels to improve hiring quality and turnaround time.

2. End-to-End Recruitment

• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from manpower requisition to candidate onboarding.
• Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, employee referrals, recruitment consultants, professional networks, campus hiring and other channels.
• Screen CVs and conduct initial candidate assessments.
• Coordinate technical and functional interviews with respective department heads.
• Manage candidate communication, interview scheduling, selection and offer processes.
• Negotiate compensation and joining terms within approved company guidelines.
• Ensure smooth pre-joining and onboarding coordination.

3. Senior & Critical Hiring

• Lead recruitment for mid-level, senior-level and critical positions across the organization.
• Handle hiring for functions such as Production, QA, QC, Engineering, Maintenance, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance, HR and other corporate functions.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies for niche and difficult-to-fill positions.
• Build relationships with senior professionals and industry talent pools.

4. Manpower Planning

• Coordinate with department heads to understand manpower requirements.
• Monitor approved positions, vacancies and recruitment priorities.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and provide regular updates on open positions.
• Support manpower budgeting and workforce planning activities.

5. Recruitment MIS & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain recruitment MIS and dashboards.
• Track key recruitment metrics including:
• Open Positions
• Time to Hire
• Time to Join
• Source of Hire
• Offer-to-Joining Ratio
• Recruitment Cost
• Candidate Pipeline
• Position Closure Status
• Provide regular recruitment reports to senior management.

6. Employer Branding & Talent Pipeline

• Strengthen the organization's employer brand across relevant recruitment platforms and professional networks.
• Build talent communities and maintain databases of potential candidates.
• Develop professional relationships with recruitment agencies, consultants, institutions and industry networks.
• Promote employee referral and other internal talent sourcing initiatives.

7. Recruitment Process & Systems

• Standardize recruitment processes, interview formats and candidate evaluation methods.
• Maintain accurate and confidential candidate records.
• Ensure proper documentation throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment turnaround time and candidate experience.
• Use HRMS, ATS, LinkedIn, job portals and other recruitment tools effectively.

8. Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Coordinate with HR, Administration and respective departments for smooth joining and induction.
• Ensure completion of pre-employment documentation and joining formalities.
• Maintain effective communication with selected candidates during the notice period.
• Minimize candidate dropouts between selection and joining.

9. Recruitment Agency Management

• Identify and manage recruitment consultants and external hiring partners.
• Negotiate recruitment terms and maintain effective agency relationships.
• Monitor agency performance, candidate quality and recruitment costs.
• Ensure compliance with approved recruitment processes.

Required Qualification

• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources / Personnel Management or equivalent.
• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.

Required Experience

• 6–12 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, FMCG, manufacturing or related industries will be preferred.
• Experience handling mid-level, senior-level and critical hiring is highly desirable.
• Experience in handling multiple departments, locations or business functions will be an advantage.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Strong sourcing and headhunting skills.
• Excellent knowledge of LinkedIn and major recruitment platforms.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities simultaneously.
• Data-driven approach to recruitment and MIS.
• Strong follow-up and candidate relationship management.
• Good understanding of organizational structures and functional requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely closure of vacancies.
• Quality of hire.
• Time to hire and time to join.
• Offer-to-joining ratio.
• Recruitment cost optimization.
• Candidate pipeline strength.
• Stakeholder satisfaction.
• New-hire retention.
• Recruitment MIS accuracy.

Application / Interview Process

Candidates shortlisted for the face-to-face interview are required to complete the Google Form shared by the recruitment team. The information provided through the form will be used for profile review and interview evaluation.

Interested candidates may submit their updated CV and complete the required Google Form as part of the selection process.