Talent Acquisition Specialist

Elitecon International; Sector 10; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Elitecon International is seeking a dynamic Senior Executive / Assistant Manager HR (Talent Acquisition) to lead end-to-end recruitment with a strong emphasis on senior management and leadership hiring. The role targets sourcing, assessment and closure of senior-level talent across functions, with preference for FMCG/Consumer Goods experience.

The incumbent will manage stakeholder engagement, market mapping, candidate outreach, salary negotiation, and recruitment execution, building robust

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or related field.
• MBA / PGDM in HR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Senior Management, Leadership and critical positions.
• Understand manpower requirements and hiring manager expectations.
• Develop sourcing strategies for senior and niche roles.
• Conduct market mapping and identify candidates from relevant industries.
• Build and maintain leadership talent pipelines.
• Handle confidential executive recruitment assignments.
• Drive closure within agreed timelines.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Leadership Hiring

Stakeholder Mgmt

Market Mapping

Negotiation

Sourcing

Education

Graduate / Postgraduate in HR

MBA / PGDM in HR

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Senior Executive / Assistant Manager HR (Talent Acquisition) to manage end-to-end recruitment with a strong focus on Senior Management and Leadership Hiring.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in sourcing, assessing and closing senior-level talent across business and corporate functions. Candidates with prior experience in the FMCG / Consumer Goods industry will be preferred.

The role will require strong stakeholder management, market mapping, candidate engagement, negotiation and recruitment execution capabilities.

Role & responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Leadership Hiring

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Senior Management, Leadership and critical positions.


• Understand manpower requirements and business expectations from hiring managers.


• Develop effective sourcing strategies for senior and niche positions.


• Conduct market mapping and identify potential candidates from relevant industries and competitors.


• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of leadership and critical talent.


• Handle confidential and sensitive senior-level recruitment assignments.


• Drive recruitment closure within agreed timelines.

2. Recruitment Process Management

• Manage the complete recruitment cycle from Manpower Requisition to Candidate Joining.


• Source candidates through Naukri, LinkedIn, employee referrals, recruitment consultants, professional networks and other channels.


• Screen and evaluate candidates based on experience, functional expertise, cultural fit and career progression.


• Conduct initial HR discussions and preliminary candidate assessments.


• Coordinate interviews with functional heads, business leaders and senior management.


• Maintain regular follow‑up with candidates throughout the recruitment process.


• Manage offer discussions, compensation negotiations and counter‑offer situations.


• Ensure smooth offer release and joining of selected candidates.

3. Senior & Leadership Hiring

• Handle hiring for positions such as Senior Manager, AGM, DGM, GM, Functional Heads and other leadership roles.


• Develop strong relationships with senior‑level candidates and passive talent.


• Engage with executive search firms and recruitment consultants for critical positions.


• Evaluate candidate profiles against leadership competencies and organizational requirements.


• Support succession planning and creation of leadership talent pipelines.


• Maintain a database of potential candidates for future critical requirements.

4. Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with CXOs, Functional Heads, Business Heads and Hiring Managers to understand talent requirements.


• Provide regular updates on recruitment progress and market availability.


• Advise hiring managers on candidate availability, compensation benchmarks and market trends.


• Ensure effective coordination between candidates, hiring managers and HR teams.


• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external recruitment partners.

5. Recruitment MIS & Analytics

• Maintain accurate recruitment data and candidate records.


• Prepare regular Recruitment MIS and Hiring Dashboards.


• Track key recruitment metrics including:




• Time to Fill


• Time to Hire


• Position Ageing


• Offer-to-Joining Ratio


• Source of Hire


• Recruitment Cost


• Hiring Status




• Monitor open positions and ensure timely follow‑up for closure.


• Identify bottlenecks in the recruitment process and recommend corrective actions.

6. Recruitment Vendor Management

• Coordinate with recruitment consultants and executive search firms.


• Evaluate and manage recruitment agencies based on performance and hiring requirements.


• Negotiate commercial terms with recruitment partners where required.


• Monitor consultant performance, candidate quality and closure ratios.

7. Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

• Ensure a professional and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.


• Support employer branding initiatives to attract quality talent.


• Explore new recruitment channels and innovative sourcing methods.


• Strengthen the organization's talent pool and employer presence in the market.

Preferred candidate profile

Educational Qualification

• Graduate / Postgraduate in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or a related field.


• MBA / PGDM in HR will be preferred.

Experience

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment.


• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Senior Management / Leadership Hiring.


• Immediate Joiners / Candidates with short notice period will be preferred.


• Proven experience in handling end-to-end recruitment for critical and senior‑level positions.


• Candidates from FMCG / Consumer Goods / Retail / Manufacturing industries will be preferred.