Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Company Overview-Tropical Agrosystem (India) Pvt. Ltd., part of the Jhaver Group, is a pioneer and leader in India’s crop protection and nutrition industry, offering sustainable solutions across chemical and organic segments. Established in 1969, the company blends rich heritage with innovation to improve the lives of farming communities through responsible and conscious agriculture. www.tropicalagro.in

We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead and manage our talent acquisition processes at corporate level. The ideal candidate will have 12-18 years of experience in talent acquisition, either within the agrochemical, chemical, manufacturing, or recruitment consulting sectors, with a proven track record of building effective recruitment strategies, managing end-to-end recruitment processes, and working closely with senior leadership to meet business needs.

About the Role-The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, developing, and executing sourcing strategies, driving employer branding initiatives, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience. The candidate should possess a strong network in these industries and be capable of handling headhunting, specialised, niche, lateral and corporate and high-level recruitment challenges.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy tailored to the needs of the business, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for specialised, niche, lateral and corporate and high-level recruitment, ensuring a streamlined and efficient process.
• Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and define role requirements, including technical and leadership competencies.
• Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to identify, attract, and engage top talent across a variety of functions and levels.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Executive Committee, Senior Leadership to advise on best practices in recruitment and talent acquisition strategies.
• Conduct regular meetings with department heads to stay aligned on hiring priorities and ensure timely fulfilment of staffing needs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including third-party recruitment agencies, to source candidates for hard-to-fill roles.

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

• Lead initiatives to strengthen the company’s employer brand and attract top-tier talent, leveraging both traditional and digital channels.
• Ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from initial contact to offer stage.
• Promote the company’s culture and values, ensuring candidates align with the organization’s ethos.

Data-Driven Decision Making & Reporting

• Track and analyse key recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality of hire, etc.) and provide regular reports to senior management on recruitment activities and progress.
• Use data to continuously optimize recruitment processes and improve efficiency.
• Provide actionable insights to improve recruitment strategy and inform workforce planning.

Compliance & Diversity Initiatives

• Ensure recruitment processes are compliant with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the talent acquisition process by implementing best practices for sourcing, interviewing, and hiring diverse candidates.

Experience:

• 12-18 years of experience in talent acquisition, ideally within agrochemical, chemical, manufacturing, or high profiled recruitment consulting sectors.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment for mid to senior-level roles across various functions (technical, operations, leadership).
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing, interviewing, and closing candidates across diverse roles.
• Strong understanding of industry-specific talent trends, challenges, and competitor landscape.
• Proven success in building strong relationships with hiring managers, senior leaders, and external partners.

Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• High proficiency in leveraging recruitment technology and applicant tracking systems (ATS) to drive efficiency.
• Data-driven with the ability to analyse recruitment performance and make actionable recommendations.
• Sound knowledge of labour laws, compliance standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience in developing employer branding strategies and delivering a positive candidate experience.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in recruitment or HR (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, etc.) are a plus.