We are looking for a Talent Management Specialist to own end-to-end recruitment for plant-level positions. The ideal candidate brings prior pharmaceutical hiring experience and a solid understanding of the various functions within a pharmaceutical manufacturing setup, with a demonstrated ability to close open positions within agreed timelines.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle for plant-based roles sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding handoff across junior to senior levels.
Partner with plant department heads to define role requirements and build accurate job descriptions
Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates through job portals, consultants, employee referrals, and campus/ITI tie-ups as relevant
Screen resumes and conduct first-level interviews to assess technical fit, cultural fit, and role readiness
Coordinate interview schedules with hiring managers and ensure timely feedback loops
Track recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, source effectiveness, offer-to-join ratio)
and provide weekly MIS
Manage salary benchmarking and offer structuring in coordination with the compensation framework
Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
Continue to follow up with shortlisted candidates to ensure their joining is on track
Maintain recruitment trackers and ensure compliance with internal hiring policies and statutory requirements
Required Qualifications & Experience
7 to 10 years of recruitment experience, with a significant portion in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector
Demonstrated familiarity with hiring across pharma manufacturing functions
Proven track record of filling open positions within defined SLAs/timelines
Experience hiring across levels from shop-floor/junior technical roles to mid-senior management positions
Robust stakeholder management skills to work effectively with plant leadership and cross-func