Job Description – Manager Talent Acquisition

Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Industry: Infrastructure / EPC / Construction

Experience: 7–10 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting To: Head – HR / CHRO

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Manager – Talent Acquisition will be responsible for end-to-end recruitment across project, technical, site, and corporate roles within the infrastructure domain. The role requires strong local market knowledge of Bhopal and Madhya Pradesh, hands-on hiring capability, and the ability to deliver talent aligned with project timelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for infrastructure and EPC roles including engineering, site, QA/QC, safety, commercial, procurement, finance, HR, and support functions.

• Partner with business and project heads to understand manpower requirements and hiring timelines.

• Convert workforce plans into actionable hiring strategies.

Execution & Delivery

• Drive bulk and critical hiring for site and corporate positions.

• Source candidates through local networks, consultants, referrals, campus drives, and direct sourcing.

• Ensure timely closures aligned with project schedules and cost expectations.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the single point of contact for hiring managers and project leaders.

• Conduct structured intake meetings and provide market insights.

• Ensure a smooth candidate experience from offer rollout to joining.

Process, Governance & Reporting

• Maintain recruitment MIS, dashboards, and hiring reports.

• Ensure adherence to internal recruitment policies and statutory requirements.

• Standardize interview processes and offer governance.

Employer Branding & Local Market Engagement

• Strengthen employer branding initiatives in Bhopal and nearby regions.

• Build strong local talent pipelines and recruitment partnerships.

• Participate in job fairs, campus hiring, and local sourcing initiatives.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong experience in infrastructure, EPC, or construction hiring.

• Deep understanding of the Bhopal and Madhya Pradesh talent market.

• Hands-on recruitment execution capability.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Data-driven approach to recruitment.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• 7–10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition.

• Mandatory experience in Infrastructure / EPC / Construction domain.

• Proven experience in project and site-based hiring.

• Graduate degree required; MBA/PGDM in HR preferred.