Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist

Objective of the Role

To attract, hire, and onboard talent for railway infrastructure projects in a timely and cost-effective manner, while ensuring a seamless, compliant, and engaging onboarding experience that supports rapid workforce deployment.

Key Result Areas (KRAs) & KPIs

1. Talent Acquisition Delivery

Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical and non-technical roles.

Partner with stakeholders for manpower planning and timely closures.

KPI: Time-to-fill, Offer-to-joining ratio, Hiring SLA adherence

2. Talent Pipeline & Sourcing

Build and maintain pipelines for critical and recurring roles.

Leverage multiple sourcing channels and improve employer visibility.

KPI: Pipeline strength (ready candidates), Source effectiveness ratio

3. Selection Quality

Coordinate screening, interviews, and evaluation processes.

Ensure quality and fitment of candidates for project roles.

KPI: Quality of hire, Hiring manager satisfaction score

4. Onboarding Experience

Execute structured onboarding and induction programs.

Manage pre-joining documentation and joining formalities.

KPI: Onboarding satisfaction score, Joining TAT

5. Compliance & Documentation

Ensure adherence to labor laws, documentation, and safety requirements.

Maintain accurate recruitment and onboarding records.

KPI: Compliance audit score, Documentation accuracy

6. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Ensure smooth coordination across hiring and onboarding stages.

KPI: Stakeholder satisfaction, Vendor turnaround time

Functional Competencies

Talent Acquisition

Workforce Planning

Pipeline Management

HR Systems

Compliance Knowledge

Data & Reporting

Behavioral Competencies

Communication

Ownership

Collaboration

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Result Orientation

Systems & Tools (Required Proficiency)

Keka HRMS – Intermediate

Microsoft Excel – Advanced

ChatGPT / Claude – Intermediate

Canva – Intermediate

Experience - 5 to 8 years in Railway Infra/ EPC Industry - Experience handling Senior Roles