Talent Acquisition Specialist

Elitecon International; Shafipur; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Elitecon International seeks a dynamic Senior Executive / Assistant Manager HR (Talent Acquisition) to lead end-to-end recruitment with a strong focus on senior management and leadership hiring.

The ideal candidate will source, assess and close senior-level talent across functions, with preference for FMCG/Consumer Goods experience, and will manage stakeholder expectations, market mapping and interview coordination.

Qualifications

• Graduates with HR/management background and relevant FMCG exposure are preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to source and close senior-level talent.
• Experience in end-to-end recruitment and leadership hiring is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for senior management, leadership and critical roles.
• Develop sourcing strategies, map markets and build leadership pipelines.
• Coordinate interviews with CXOs and senior leaders; manage offers and negotiations.
• Maintain candidate engagement and ensure smooth onboarding and hiring closure.
• Partner with recruitment vendors and executive search firms when needed.
• Provide regular updates on market trends and hiring status to stakeholders.

Skills

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Leadership hiring

Education

Bachelor's / Master's in HR or related field

MBA / PGDM in HR (preferred)

Tools

Naukri

LinkedIn Recruiter

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.