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 experience️ Key ResponsibilitiesTalent Strategy & PlanningDevelop and execute TA strategies tailored to manufacturing, campus recruitment, executive hiring, niche hiring and diversity initiativesConduct workforce planning to forecast hiring needs across operational sites.Leadership & Team ManagementLead, 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 accordinglyEngage proactively with senior leadership for role definitions, pipeline strategy, and hiring approvals.Full-Cycle RecruitmentManage 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 hiresLeverage external agencies, psychometric assessments, and execute campus/graduate pipeline programs.Metrics, Budget & Process OptimizationMonitor 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 digitizationEmployer Branding & DiversityCultivate 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 frameworksStakeholder & Compliance ManagementPartner 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 QualificationsBachelor’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 AttributesStrategic, 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.