Head of Recruiting Operations (Bulk Technical Blue collar hiring)
Menschen Consulting Pvt. Ltd. · Pune District, Maharashtra, India
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Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Recruitment to lead end-to-end talent acquisition for both corporate and site-level requirements within the maintenance business for our clients. The ideal candidate will bring strong exposure to bulk and technical hiring across multiple functions, with a proven ability to build talent pipelines at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment LeadershipLead and manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for corporate and site roles.Drive bulk hiring initiatives for large-scale workforce requirements, i.e., Technicians, Engineers and Supervisors.Manage technical hiring across domains, including Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, PLC, CNC Operations, and Paint Shop Operations.Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with business needs.Build strong pipelines for blue-collar, grey-collar, and white-collar technical talent.Collaborate with business leaders to understand manpower planning and ensure timely closures with quality hires.Manage recruitment team performance, vendor relationships, and employer branding.Drive a superior candidate experience throughout the hiring process.Costing for New Sites and Customers.Hiring Recruitment Module from offer, pre-joining, and onboarding.Campus & Institutional Hiring / Partnerships:Establish and manage tie-ups with engineering colleges and technical institutes for Graduate Trainee hiring programs.Build strong relationships with NSDC and other skill development bodies for candidate sourcing.Drive structured campus recruitment programs, including internships, apprenticeships, and Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) hiring.Collaborate with institutes offering disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Automation.Develop a pipeline of entry-level technical talent aligned with business needs.Conduct campus engagement activities, including pre-placement talks, workshops, and technical assessments.Leverage government and institutional platforms for skilled workforce availability and hiring support.Ensure alignment with Skill India initiatives and vocational training ecosystems.Field Recruitment & Blue/Grey Collar Hiring:Lead field recruitment processes for large-scale workforce deployment.Drive target-based hiring and meet aggressive manpower timelines.Organise and execute walk-in drives and camp hiring campaigns.Source candidates for shop-floor functions, including Machine Operators, CNC Operators, Paint Shop Technicians, Assembly Line Workers, and Maintenance Technicians.Manage on-ground hiring activities, including vendor coordination, local sourcing, and mobilisation.Leverage strong connections with local talent pools, ITIs, and vocational institutes.Ensure quick turnaround with quality closures in high-volume hiring scenarios.
Qualifications
10–15 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably in the manufacturing/engineering industry/Technical FM industries.
Required Skills
Proven track record in bulk hiring, campus recruitment, and technical recruitment.Strong understanding of industrial roles, shop-floor skill sets, and field hiring dynamics.Hands-on experience with blue-collar and grey-collar hiring for manufacturing environments.Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and team management skills.Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.capable to hire 3000 people in a year.Preferred Skills:Preferred BackgroundPrior experience hiring for manufacturing plants and industrial setups.Exposure to high-volume and multi-location hiring projects.Strong industry network and diverse sourcing strategies.Familiarity with government skilling platforms, ITI ecosystems, and campus engagement models.