Senior Associate - Talent Acquisition

Position Summary

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: 
oJob requisition creation and approvals 
oCandidate tracking and workflow management 
oInterview scheduling and feedback tracking 
oOffer 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) 
•4–7 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