The Senior Manager Talent Acquisition for Transmission & Distribution (T&D) is a critical role responsible for overseeing and driving the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for our specialized engineering and operational needs within the T&D sector. This role requires deep expertise in recruiting technical talent, particularly Substation Engineers and Transmission Line Engineers, to ensure the strategic growth and operational excellence of our business units.
1. Specialized T&D Talent Acquisition
- Domain Expertise: Lead and manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle with a specialized focus on filling highly technical and critical roles within the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) domain.
- Targeted Hiring: Drive sourcing, screening, and hiring for key engineering roles, including Substation Design Engineers, Transmission Line Engineers, Protection & Control Engineers, and other specialized T&D technical positions.
- Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute tailored recruitment strategies to attract top-tier T&D talent using niche job boards, industry conferences, professional engineering networks (e.g., IEEE), and specialized recruitment consultants.
2. End-to-End Recruitment Management
- Full-Cycle Ownership: Oversee and manage the entire lifecycle recruitment process for national and local positions, from manpower planning and requisition creation through sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination.
- Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate closely with T&D business unit leaders and hiring managers to understand specialized hiring needs, define precise job requirements, and ensure timely closures within the defined Turnaround Time (TAT).
- Process Oversight: Ensure the posting, updating, and maintenance of job advertisements across all relevant platforms to maintain consistent employer branding and maximum visibility.
- Candidate Experience: Ensure seamless coordination of interviews and professional communication throughout the selection process, maintaining a superior and positive candidate experience.
3. Team Leadership and Strategy
- Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and mentor the recruitment team, ensuring high performance, continuous skill development, and strict adherence to best practices and compliance standards in talent acquisition.
- Strategy Implementation: Develop and implement effective, data-driven recruitment strategies to attract top talent using diverse channels such as job portals, professional networks, internal databases, employee referrals, and social media.
- Performance Review: Conduct regular review meetings with stakeholders and the recruitment team to assess recruitment progress, pipeline quality, and overall process effectiveness.