Talent Acquisition Specialist (Staffing/ Manpower/ Outsourcing)

STAR SERVICES LLC.; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

STAR SERVICES LLC. in Kochi is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with 5+ years of recruitment experience in Oil & Gas and EPC environments. You will lead end-to-end hiring for international projects, screening candidates, negotiating offers, and coordinating interviews.

Candidates with direct Oil & Gas/EPC experience or specialized recruitment consultancy background are strongly preferred. Immediate joiners in Kochi are welcome, and you will build pipelines across EPC contractors

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Talent Acquisition experience in Oil & Gas/EPC.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Engineering, or related field.
• Immediate joiners; Kochi-based candidates preferred.
• Experience in end-to-end recruitment for international markets.
• Strong screening and mobilization capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Oil & Gas, EPC, refinery, petrochemical, and industrial projects.
• Source candidates for engineering, supervisory, managerial, technical, and skilled trades.
• Coordinate technical interviews, client submissions, and salary negotiations.
• Maintain ATS records, recruitment trackers, and candidate databases.
• Build talent pipelines and mobilize for urgent project hires.
• Work with clients and hiring teams to ensure timely closures.

Skills

Recruitment

Head hunting

Boolean search

LinkedIn sourcing

ATS platforms

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Candidate screening

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR/Engineering

Tools

LinkedIn

Job portals

MS Office

Job description

Job Description – Talent Acquisition Specialist | Oil & Gas / EPC

Job Location: Palarivattom, Kochi, Kerala

Required Nos.: 5

Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of related experience.

Preference: Immediate Joiners

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced and results-driven Senior Talent Acquisition Specialists with proven recruitment experience in Oil & Gas and EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) companies.

Candidates with direct Oil & Gas/EPC company or specialized Oil & Gas recruitment consultancy experience will be strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Oil & Gas, EPC, refinery, petrochemical, and industrial projects across the Middle East and other international markets.
• Commissioning, Operations, Maintenance, and Shutdown/Turnaround
• Source candidates for engineering, supervisory, managerial, technical, and skilled trade positions.
• Interpret technical JDs, project specifications, client requirements, and mandatory qualifications to identify suitable candidates.
• Execute advanced sourcing strategies using headhunting, Boolean search, LinkedIn, job portals, ATS databases, and industry networks.
• Build talent pipelines for EPC contractors, oilfield service companies, refineries, petrochemical plants, and major project-based requirements.
• Conduct initial screening to verify technical experience, project history, qualifications, certifications, availability, current and expected salary, and willingness to relocate.
• Coordinate technical interviews, client submissions, interview feedback, salary negotiations, offer management, and mobilization.
• Manage bulk recruitment and urgent project mobilization while meeting client deadlines and recruitment KPIs.
• Maintain accurate ATS records, recruitment trackers, candidate databases, and daily/weekly recruitment reports.
• Work closely with clients, project teams, hiring managers, and recruitment delivery teams to ensure timely closures.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant Talent Acquisition experience, preferably within an Oil & Gas/EPC company or a specialized Oil & Gas recruitment consultancy.
• Strong understanding of Oil & Gas project environments, EPC contracting, engineering disciplines, and project manpower requirements.
• Proven track record in recruiting technical and engineering professionals for Middle East projects.
• Strong technical CV screening, headhunting, market mapping, and Boolean search capabilities.
• Experience managing multiple vacancies, bulk hiring, and time-critical mobilization campaigns.
• Hands-on experience with ATS platforms, LinkedIn, job portals, and MS Office.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet recruitment targets, and deliver quality candidates within agreed timelines.
• Immediate joiners based in Kochi are preferred.

Preferred Industry Background

Oil & Gas EPC contractors, engineering consultancies, refinery and petrochemical projects, oilfield services, pipeline construction, offshore/onshore contractors, and industrial manpower recruitment companies.