Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist – Jewellery ManufacturingLocation: Mumbai, MaharashtraSalary: up to 10,00,000 per annumCompany: a leading Jewellery Manufacturing CompanyAbout Us:We take pride in being pioneers in the jewellery manufacturing industry, known for crafting exquisite designs and creating timeless pieces. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a dedicated and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a deep understanding of hardcore recruitment to contribute to the growth of a dynamic and innovative organization.Head of Talent Acquisition – ManufacturingRole SummaryLead and own the full talent acquisition function across manufacturing sites. Build and execute a strategic recruitment roadmap aligned with business goals—focusing on operations, technical, leadership hiring and support functions. Ensure a robust candidate pipeline, optimal hiring metrics, strong employer brand, and an outstanding candidate/hiring manager experience Key Responsibilities- Talent Strategy & Planning- Develop and execute TA strategies tailored to manufacturing, campus recruitment, executive hiring, niche hiring and diversity initiatives- Conduct workforce planning to forecast hiring needs across operational sites.- Leadership & Team Management- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing TA team, setting targets, empower them to meet quality, time‑to‑hire, and cost targets and refining sourcing methods.- Partner with senior and plant leadership to forecast hiring needs and align talent strategy accordingly- Engage proactively with senior leadership for role definitions, pipeline strategy, and hiring approvals.- Full-Cycle Recruitment- Manage end-to-end recruitment for unskilled to skilled trade, technical, operations, support, and senior leadership roles.- Own end‑to‑end recruitment cycle across sites and demographics—internal, external, campus, diversity hires- Leverage external agencies, psychometric assessments, and execute campus/graduate pipeline programs.- Metrics, Budget & Process Optimization- Monitor and optimize metrics: time to fill, cost per hire, quality of hire, diversity ratios, candidate/hiring manager satisfaction; identify efficiency improvements.- Own TA budget, manage agency/vendor relationships, and drive TA digitization- Employer Branding & Diversity- Cultivate a strong employer brand that attracts manufacturing talent; manage campus drive, job fairs, agency/vendor relationships, via digital campaigns and industry forums.- Continuously improve processes (ATS, recruitment tools), foster data-driven practices, and implement competency-based hiring frameworks- Stakeholder & Compliance Management- Partner with HR, L&D, and operations for onboarding, succession planning, and retention alignment.- Ensure hiring processes are compliant with labor laws and internal policies.- Required Qualifications- Bachelor's/Master's in HR, Business, or relevant; MBA strongly preferred for leadership-path roles.- 10–15 years in Talent Acquisition, ideally within manufacturing, pharma, or industrial firms, with 5+ years at senior leadership level.- Proven experience designing campus hiring programs, leadership and niche technical hiring.- Expert in ATS, recruitment marketing, sourcing technologies, psychometric tools, and data analytics.- Demonstrated success executing DEI initiatives in hiring processes.- Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills.- Strong business acuity with strategic and operational thinking skills.Ideal Candidate Attributes- Strategic, metrics-oriented leader capable of innovating sourcing in a competitive manufacturing talent market.- High-energy, results-driven, and agile in scaling TA for growth.- Technologically savvy and embraces TA digitization.- Collaborative team-builder, trusted advisor to senior leadership, and adept at process improvement.