Assistant Manager- Recruitment / Talent Acquisition Executive

Role & responsibilities

sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates for technical and non-technical roles within the steel sector, as well as managing the recruitment process and maintaining a candidate pipeline

• Sourcing and Recruitment:

• Utilizing various channels like job portals, networking, referrals, and local sources to identify potential candidates.
• Screening resumes and conducting initial interviews to assess candidate qualifications.
• Coordinating with hiring managers and scheduling interviews.
• Maintaining a database of qualified candidates for different functional areas within the steel industry.

• Understanding the Steel Industry:

• Familiarity with roles in steel plant operations, including areas like rolling mills, blast furnaces, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of technical and non-technical positions within the steel sector.
• Awareness of market trends and wage levels for various roles in the steel industry.

• Candidate Management and Communication:

• Managing communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Providing feedback to candidates and ensuring a positive experience.
• Collaborating with HR and operations teams to understand manpower requirements and align recruitment strategies.

• Process Improvement and Compliance:

• Tracking recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.
• Contributing to the development of recruitment strategies and workforce planning.

• Building Relationships:

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with potential candidates, recruitment agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborating with hiring managers to understand their specific needs and ensure successful placements.

• Digital Recruitment:

• Leveraging digital tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and social media for proactive sourcing.
• Utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment analytics.
• Implementing AI-driven screening tools and pre-hire assessments.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in recruitment, preferably within the steel sector.
• Strong understanding of roles and requirements within steel plant operations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with recruitment tools and local job portals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in a sales-oriented HR role is a plus, as is experience in EPC, mechanical erection, shutdown, or maintenance projects.
• A strong field network and connections with professionals in various steel industry circles are also beneficia

Preferred candidate profile

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree in human resource management

Desired Experience

• Min 5 Years of experience in similar role

Functional Skills

• Use of Linkedin/Naukri/IIMJobs /Portals/Social hiring/Personal networks daily to recruit, as also new age job boards, ATSes, Talent portfolio sites & forums, etc.
• Strong flawless communication with stakeholders and ability to manage entire hiring independently.
• Ability to think creative and out of the box to attract top talent
• Experience dealing with senior business stakeholders
• Experience in cold calling

Behavioural Competencies

• Good presentation skill
• Effective communication
• Teamwork
• Knowledge sharing and learning
• Multitasking
• Leadership ability
• Motivation
• Interpersonal skills