General Manager Talent Acquistion

Role Overview:
The General Manager Talent Acquisition will lead end-to-end recruitment for the organization, ensuring the attraction, hiring, and retention of top talent across plant operations, technical roles, and corporate functions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning
Develop long-term hiring strategies aligned with business goals (e.g., plant expansion, automation)
Forecast manpower requirements across levels
Partner with business heads and plant leadership

2. Recruitment Leadership
Oversee the complete recruitment lifecycle (sourcing to onboarding)
Manage bulk hiring for shop-floor roles and niche hiring for technical positions
Ensure timely closure of critical roles

3. Sourcing & Employer Branding
Build strong talent pipelines through multiple channels
Drive employer branding initiatives
Collaborate with technical institutes and ITIs

4. Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Manage recruitment agencies and staffing partners
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders

5. Technology & Process Optimization
Implement ATS and HR tech tools
Track and improve hiring metrics (time to hire, cost per hire, quality of hire)
Streamline recruitment processes

6. Compliance & Diversity Hiring
Ensure adherence to labor laws and company policies
Promote diversity and inclusive hiring practices

7. Team Leadership
Lead and mentor the Talent Acquisition team
Define KPIs and monitor performance

Key Skills:
Strong understanding of manufacturing workforce dynamics
Leadership and stakeholder management
Data-driven approach
Vendor management and negotiation skills
Expertise in bulk and lateral hiring

Note: Candidates must have experience into the manufacturing industry.