Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist, to join our team, to be based in Chennai, India. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment for technical, engineering, project, and corporate roles across renewable energy projects. The role requires strong experience in hiring for EPC environments, including engineering, site execution & procurement teams.

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-End Recruitment

• Manage full-cycle recruitment from requisition to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand manpower requirements based on project timelines.
• Develop sourcing strategies for critical and niche renewable energy roles.
• Maintain strong candidate pipelines for ongoing and upcoming projects.

Sourcing & Talent Mapping

• Use job portals, LinkedIn, industry networks, referrals, and campus hiring.
• Conduct market mapping for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
• Build relationships with industry professionals and passive candidates.

Screening & Selection

• Conduct HR screening interviews and coordinate technical interviews.
• Evaluate candidates for technical competence and cultural fit.
• Manage offer rollouts, salary negotiations, and joining formalities.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle.

Stakeholder & Workforce Planning

• Collaborate with Engineering, Projects, Procurement, and Operations teams.
• Support manpower planning for new renewable projects.
• Provide recruitment metrics and status reports to leadership.

Employer Branding & Compliance

• Strengthen employer brand within the renewable energy sector.
• Participate in job fairs, campus drives, and industry hiring events.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Maintain ATS, recruitment trackers, and documentation.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7 -10 years of experience in recruitment, preferably in Renewable Energy, EPC, Infrastructure, or Construction sectors.
• Experience hiring technical, engineering and site-based roles.
• Strong understanding of project-based workforce planning.
• Familiarity with ATS platforms and recruitment analytics.