Job Description:

■ Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager – Talent Acquisition to anchor the complete recruitment lifecycle for Client's manufacturing operations and corporate functions. The incumbent will be the primary driver of sourcing strategy, stakeholder management, and hiring execution — ensuring the right talent reaches the right role at the right time.

■ Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Recruitment Management

- Own the complete recruitment cycle – manpower requisition, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding – across all levels and functions.
- Drive hiring for blue-collar, grey-collar, and white-collar positions within manufacturing plants and corporate offices.
- Ensure adherence to defined Turnaround Time (TAT) and quality-of-hire benchmarks.

Sourcing & Talent Pipelining

- Leverage multiple sourcing channels – Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed, Shine, walk-in drives, campus recruitment, agencies and employee referrals.
- Build and maintain a proactive talent pipeline for critical, recurring, and niche roles.
- Develop and sustain relationships with placement agencies, ITIs, polytechnics, and engineering colleges.

Stakeholder & Candidate Management

- Partner closely with Plant Heads, Department Managers, and business leaders to understand manpower needs and role expectations.
- Conduct structured HR interviews, assess cultural and technical fitment, and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout.
- Manage offer rollouts, pre-joining communication, and pre-employment documentation.

MIS, Analytics & Compliance

- Track and report recruitment metrics – open positions, TAT, cost per hire, offer acceptance ratio, and source effectiveness.
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date Applicant Tracking System (ATS) / HRMS.
- Ensure all hiring practices comply with company policy, labour laws, and statutory requirements.





Employer Branding & Workforce Planning

- Represent at job fairs, campus events, and industry networking forums.
- Support annual manpower budgeting and workforce planning activities.
- Contribute to employer branding initiatives and promote the organisation as an employer of choice.

■ Candidate Profile & Requirements

Educational Qualification

- Graduate in any discipline – Mandatory
- MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or related specialisation – Preferred / Significant Advantage

Work Experience

- Minimum 1 - 4 years of hands-on, end-to-end recruitment experience is mandatory.
- Experience must include substantial exposure to a Manufacturing / Industrial / Production environment.
- Proven track record in handling high-volume bulk hiring as well as specialised / leadership roles.
- Prior experience with blue-collar workforce hiring (operators, technicians, supervisors) is highly desirable.

Key Skills & Competencies

- Proficient in job portals: Naukri, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Shine, and social sourcing.
- Strong communication, interviewing, and salary negotiation skills.
- Hands-on with ATS / HRMS tools and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to manage multiple positions simultaneously and deliver within strict timelines.
- Sound knowledge of employment legislation, labour compliance, and HR best practices.
- Target-driven, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders.

■ What We Offer

- Competitive CTC up to ₹6, 00,000 per year, commensurate with experience and fitment.
- Direct visibility to and collaboration with senior HR and business leadership.
- A challenging, high-impact recruitment role with cross-functional exposure.
- Clear career progression pathways within the HR function of the group.
- A professional and cooperative work culture that values initiative and accountability.

📌 Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager– Talent Acquisition (Kolkata)
🏢 RECEX
📍 Kolkata