Head of Recruitment

Job Title: Head – Recruitment

Location: Durgapur / Madurai / Jaipur

Industry: Engineering & Construction

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Role Category: Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Head – Recruitment to lead our talent acquisition function. The role will be responsible for driving end-to-end hiring strategy, managing large-scale recruitment operations, and building strong talent pipelines across both lateral and campus hiring.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition Strategy

• Define and execute short-term and long-term hiring plans aligned with business goals
• Partner with business leaders and HR teams for workforce planning and talent forecasting

2. Lateral Recruitment

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for mid to senior-level roles across technical and non-technical functions
• Drive sourcing strategies through job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, and vendor partners
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline for critical and niche roles

3. Campus Hiring

• Establish and manage partnerships with colleges, universities, and technical institutes
• Lead campus drives, pre-placement talks, assessments, and onboarding processes
• Design and implement internship, Management Trainee (MT), and Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) programs

4. Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 8–10 recruiters
• Allocate responsibilities, track performance metrics, and provide regular feedback and training
• Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning

5. Reporting & Analytics

• Monitor and report key recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, source effectiveness, offer-to-join ratio, etc.)
• Present data-driven insights and dashboards to leadership

6. Employer Branding & HR Technology

• Strengthen employer branding through campaigns, career fairs, and social media initiatives
• Drive recruitment process automation and improvements using ATS and other tools

Desired Candidate Profile

• Education: MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent
• Experience: Minimum 12+ years in Talent Acquisition with exposure to both lateral and campus hiring
• Team Management: Proven experience managing and scaling recruitment teams (8–10 members)
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Hands-on experience with modern sourcing tools, ATS platforms, and recruitment analytics

Preferred Skills

• Strategic mindset with strong execution capabilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Understanding of industry hiring trends and diversity hiring practices

Education

• UG: Any Graduate