Job Description

CORPORATE OFFICE, Kolkata, West Bengal, India








Department
HUMAN RESOURCE
Job posted on
Oct 07, 2025
Employment type
REGULAR

Job Title:

Senior HR Manager - Talent Acquisition

Department:

Human Resources

Reporting To:

Head - Human Resources / General Manager - HR

Location:

Corporate Office / Regional Office

1. Job Purpose:

To lead and manage the entire Talent Acquisition function across the organization, ensuring the timely sourcing, selection, and onboarding of top-quality talent to meet business objectives, project needs, and long-term organizational goals.

2. Key Responsibilities:

A. Strategic Talent Acquisition

Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with the company's business plan and manpower projections. Collaborate with business heads and project leaders to understand short-term and long-term talent requirements. Lead workforce planning initiatives for project-based and corporate hiring. Manage the employer branding strategy to position the organization as an employer of choice.

B. Recruitment Operations

Oversee end-to-end recruitment lifecycle - requisition, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer, and onboarding. Develop and maintain a robust talent pipeline for critical technical and leadership roles. Identify and engage with external recruitment agencies, consultants, and institutions for hiring support. Leverage digital recruitment platforms (LinkedIn, Naukri, Indeed, etc.) and social media to enhance reach. Monitor and ensure adherence to defined turnaround times (TATs) for each stage of the hiring process.

C. Process Management & Optimization

Design and standardize recruitment processes, policies, and metrics. Implement and manage Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) for improved hiring efficiency. Track and report recruitment KPIs -- time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire, offer-to-join ratio, etc. Ensure compliance with organizational policies, labor laws, and diversity & inclusion standards.

D. Leadership Hiring & Succession Planning

Manage leadership hiring for senior and niche roles. Partner with top management for succession planning and internal mobility. Conduct market mapping and salary benchmarking for strategic positions.

E. Stakeholder Management

Act as a trusted advisor to business heads and functional leaders on talent availability and hiring strategies. Coordinate closely with HR Business Partners to ensure seamless onboarding and integration of new hires. Develop relationships with educational institutions and professional bodies for campus recruitment and internships.

F. Team Leadership & Development

Lead, mentor, and develop the Talent Acquisition team to build capability and performance. Drive a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability within the recruitment team.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Time-to-fill (TAT) for open positions. Offer-to-joining ratio. Quality of hire (performance within 6 months). Cost-per-hire optimization. Hiring manager satisfaction score. Attrition of new hires within 6-12 months.

4. Qualifications & Experience:

MBA / PGDM in Human Resources from a reputed institute. 10-15 years of HR experience, with at least 5+ years in Talent Acquisition leadership roles. Proven experience in large-scale recruitment for EPC / Infrastructure / Manufacturing / Engineering sectors. Strong exposure to digital recruitment tools and HR analytics.

5. Core Competencies:

Strategic thinking & business acumen. Excellent stakeholder management & communication. Strong analytical and decision-making skills. Negotiation and influencing ability. Leadership and team development capability. Proficiency in HRMS/ATS platforms.
Would you like me to tailor this

for a specific industry

(e.g.,

EPC

,

manufacturing

, or

corporate

) or

company size

(mid-sized vs large enterprise)? I can adjust the focus and language accordingly.