Talent Acquisition Manager

ESSAR; Jamnagar; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSAR is seeking a TA Manager to drive end-to-end recruitment for the SAF / HVO Bio-Refinery project, hiring engineering, project and site personnel to meet mobilization timelines.

You will source candidates via job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, agencies and internal databases; build talent pipelines; conduct screenings and interviews; manage offers, onboarding and pre-employment checks, coordinating with hiring managers and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, engineering or related discipline.
• MBA/PGDM in HR preferred.
• Experience in recruitment for EPC/oil & gas or process industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end recruitment for project site positions.
• Source candidates via portals, LinkedIn, referrals, agencies, social media and internal databases.
• Develop candidate pipelines and perform market mapping for niche roles.
• Screen resumes, conduct interviews, coordinate with hiring managers and project teams.
• Manage offers, onboarding, pre-employment checks and mobilization activities.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Screening resumes

Interview coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/BA/Engineering

MBA/PGDM in HR (preferred)

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

Job description

Job / Role:

The TA Manager is responsible for executing the end-to-end recruitment process to attract, assess, and onboard qualified talent for for SAF / HVO Bio-Refinery Project. The role focuses on timely hiring of engineering, project, and site personnel to meet business and project mobilization requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Talent Sourcing
• Execute end-to-end recruitment for project site positions.
• Source candidates through job portals, linkedIn recruiter, employee referrals, recruitment agencies, social media, and internal talent databases.
• Develop talent pipelines for critical roles.
• Conduct market mapping for niche and hard-to-fill positions.

Candidate Screening & Selection

• Screen resumes and shortlist candidates based on technical competencies, experience, and project requirements.
• Conduct preliminary interviews to assess technical suitability, communication skills, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate technical interviews with hiring managers and project teams.
• Schedule interviews and manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment process.

Offer Management & Onboarding

• Coordinate salary negotiations within approved compensation guidelines.
• Prepare offer documentation and obtain internal approvals.
• Follow up with candidates to maximize offer acceptance and joining rates.
• Coordinate pre-employment documentation, medical examinations, background verification, and onboarding activities.
• Support mobilization of employees to project sites, including travel and accommodation coordination where applicable.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with hiring managers to understand manpower requirements and project timelines.
• Provide regular updates on recruitment progress, hiring challenges, and candidate availability.
• Coordinate with HR Operations for smooth onboarding and employee documentation.

Recruitment Operations

• Maintain recruitment trackers, candidate databases, and Applicant Tracking System (ATS) records.
• Ensure all recruitment documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Maintain confidentiality of candidate and organizational information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources is preferred.

Experience

• 810 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Experience recruiting for EPC, Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, Power, Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, or Process Industry projects is preferred.
• Experience in hiring engineering, construction, and project execution professionals.
• Exposure to domestic and international recruitment will be an advantage.