Senior Associate - Talent Acquisition

Job Title: Senior Associate – Talent Acquisition
Industry: Construction / Infrastructure
Experience: 4–7 years
Location: Worli

About KEC:

KEC International Limited, headquartered in Mumbai, India, is the flagship company of the RPG Group. An Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) major, we have delivered several iconic infrastructure projects in more than 100 countries. The Company is delivering projects in key sectors such as Power Transmission & Distribution, Railways, Civil, Solar, Smart Infra, and Cables.

We have robust and integrated capabilities spanning the entire spectrum of ‘concept to commissioning’. Our unmatched expertise across EPC is aided by a strong, customer centric approach, quest for world- class quality, and ‘safety-first’ attitude. We have unrivalled expertise in manufacturing and testing, with a footprint extending across India, Dubai, Brazil and Mexico. Our vast global presence has enabled a robust and agile supply chain that extends across six continents. Integrity in our actions and respect for people, environment and all our stakeholders are the cornerstones of our corporate responsibility.

Experienced professionals from 29 diverse nationalities are successfully executing complex projects
across some of the world’s most difficult terrains and local conditions with unparalleled success.

Strengths:
•    Well diversified across businesses and geographies
•    Strong project management and execution capabilities
•    Preferred contractor for ahead of schedule delivery of projects
•    Capabilities to execute projects in difficult terrains and conditions
•    Unparalleled Engineering and Design capabilities
•    Backward integration of operations – Transmission & Distribution, Railways, and Solar
•    Well-integrated global supply chain 

Website: KEC International

Role Overview
The Senior Associate – Talent Acquisition will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment for technical and non-technical roles within the construction sector. The role requires expertise in sourcing niche talent (e.g., project managers, site engineers, QS, safety professionals) and hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors for recruitment lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities
•    Manage full-cycle recruitment: requisition intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding 
•    Partner with hiring managers to understand manpower requirements for ongoing and upcoming construction projects 
•    Source candidates through job portals, social media, referrals, and industry networks 
•    Build talent pipelines for critical roles such as civil engineers, MEP specialists, project planners, and site supervisors 
•    Utilize SAP SuccessFactors for: 
o    Job requisition creation and approvals 
o    Candidate tracking and workflow management 
o    Interview scheduling and feedback tracking 
o    Offer management and onboarding coordination 
•    Ensure timely closure of positions within defined TAT and budget 
•    Conduct initial HR screenings and coordinate technical interviews 
•    Maintain and update candidate databases and recruitment dashboards 
•    Ensure compliance with company policies and hiring standards 
•    Support employer branding initiatives specific to the construction industry 
•    Track recruitment metrics such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and offer acceptance ratio 

Key Requirements
•    MBA in Human Resources or related field (mandatory) 
•    6–10 years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in construction, EPC, or infrastructure sectors 
•    Hands-on experience working with SAP SuccessFactors (Recruitment/Onboarding modules preferred) 
•    Strong understanding of construction roles and project-based hiring 
•    Experience in bulk hiring and niche/critical role hiring 
•    Familiarity with job portals (e.g., Naukri, LinkedIn) and sourcing techniques 
•    Strong stakeholder management and communication skills 
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment 

Preferred Skills
•    Experience hiring for large-scale infrastructure or real estate projects 
•    Knowledge of labor laws and hiring compliance in India 
•    Strong data tracking and reporting skills within SAP SuccessFactors 
•    Experience with campus hiring and vendor management 

Key Competencies
•    Stakeholder Management 
•    Negotiation Skills 
•    Analytical Thinking 
•    Time Management 
•    Problem-Solving 
•    Adaptability