Talent Acquisition Lead

Year    OR, IN, India

Job Description

Position Title

: Talent Acquisition Lead

Experience

: 10-12 Years of Experience in Road & Railway Projects

Industry

: Construction (National Highways)

Location:

Head Office

Salary Bracket:

As per Industry standard

Roles and Responsibilities:



Design and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with project timelines.

Develop hiring plans for specialized roles in highways and railway infrastructure (Design, Execution, QA/QC, QS, Billing & Planning, Land Acquisition, Safety, etc.).

Align recruitment needs with DPRs, project milestones, and manpower deployment schedules.

Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, salary negotiations, onboarding.

Lead recruitment for niche positions (e.g., PMC professionals, P-Way engineers, Earthwork Engineers, Embarkment Engineers, Highway Design Engineers, Structure Engineers and Bridge Engineers).

Track recruitment metrics: TAT, selection ratio, offer-to-join, and attrition control.

Coordinate with Project Managers, Site HR, and Functional Heads on hiring needs and manpower mobilization plans.

Identify, onboard, and manage manpower vendors specializing in infra-sector hiring, ensuring timely delivery of skilled and verified manpower through effective vendor SLAs.

Proactively search for potential candidates through multiple channels like job boards (e.g., Naukri.Com, LinkedIn, Indeed, Jobshai, Apna) Social media platforms, and leveraging employee referrals.

Ensure recruitment compliance with labor laws, contract agreements, and project-specific guidelines (NHAI/Railway SOPs).

Oversee background verification and labor license documentation for site-based hiring.

Maintain recruitment dashboards, candidate pipelines, and project-wise hiring trackers.

Provide timely reports to management and HO-HR on hiring progress, critical gaps, and cost-per-hire metrics.

Create talent pipelines for recurring NHAI/Railway project requirements.

Conduct job fairs, campus hiring, and partner with local skill development institutions.

Lead and mentor a team of recruiters by conducting training sessions on interviewing techniques, technical screening, and sector-specific recruitment practices.

Key Skills:



Strategic Talent Acquisition Planning

End-to-End Recruitment Management

Stakeholder & Client Coordination

Vendor & Manpower Agency Management

Compliance & Documentation

MIS, Reporting & Data Analytics

Employer Branding & Talent Pipeline Building

Team Development & Leadership

Qualification, Experience:



Postgraduate degree/diploma in

HR (MBA/PGDM - HR)

from a recognized institute.

Additional certification in Recruitment, HR Analytics, or Labor Laws is an added advantage

Minimum 10-12 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably in Infrastructure / EPC / Construction / NHAI / Railway / Metro Projects.

Proven track record of handling end-to-end recruitment for large-scale highway and railway infrastructure projects.

MS Office, ATS (e.g., Zoho Recruit, Naukri RMS), HRMS platforms.

Core Competencies:



Strategic Thinking | Manpower Planning | Industry-Specific Knowledge (EPC/Infrastructure)

Recruitment Execution | Analytical Skills | Process Orientation

Client Management | Communication Skills | Interpersonal Skills

Vendor Relationship Management | Negotiation Skills | Vendor Evaluation

Regulatory Compliance | Attention to Detail | Documentation Accuracy

Data Management | MS Excel/HRMS Proficiency | Reporting Accuracy

Talent Pool Development | Campus Strategy | Branding & Outreach

Team Leadership | Coaching & Development | Collaboration

Knowledge of construction phases in NHAI or railway projects (survey, earthwork, subgrade, WMM, DBM, PQC, station works).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Language:

English (Preferred)
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3972567
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    OR, IN, India
  • Education
    Not mentioned
  • Experience
    Year