Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition

About Intertek

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 46,000 people in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely. True to the spirit of our founders, we lead the industry with unparallel ATIC services. The spirit ignited by our co-founder Thomas Alva Edison who gave one of the biggest inventions to the world - lightbulb, has guided all the Intertekers for 130 years and we continue to discover the Edison in ourselves every day! The opportunity for you to be a part of this heritage is right there, join our ever-better journey it’s time to unveil your destiny.

Key Responsibilities:
 

1. Talent Acquisition Delivery
   • Manage end-to-end recruitment across South and East India for technical, operational,
   commercial, and support functions.
   • Develop effective sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent across the TIC industry and
   adjacent sectors.
   • Ensure timely closure of positions while maintaining quality of hire and candidate experience.
   • Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical and niche roles.
   • Drive direct sourcing through LinkedIn, job portals, referrals, networking, and market mapping.
2. Stakeholder Management
   • Partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders to understand workforce
   requirements and hiring priorities.
   • Conduct intake discussions and provide market intelligence, talent availability insights, and
   hiring recommendations.
   • Act as a trusted talent advisor to business leaders throughout the hiring process.
3. Recruitment Analytics & Reporting
   • Prepare and publish recruitment dashboards and reports covering hiring metrics, pipeline
   status, TAT, source effectiveness, diversity metrics, and hiring trends.
   • Track and analyze recruitment KPIs and identify opportunities for process improvement.
   • Maintain recruitment data integrity within ATS and reporting systems.
4. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
   • Support and execute diversity hiring initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
   • Partner with HR and business stakeholders to improve representation across talent pipelines.
   • Track and report DEI hiring metrics and outcomes.
5. Team Leadership
   • Lead, coach, and develop one TA team member to ensure delivery excellence and capability
   building.
   • Drive accountability, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within the recruitment team.
6. Employer Branding & Talent Engagement
   • Support employer branding initiatives across campuses, social media, industry forums, and
   networking events.
   • Enhance candidate engagement and employer value proposition within the regional talent
   market.

Qualification: 

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Working proficiency in at least one South Indian language (Tamil, Kannada,
  Telugu, or Malayalam) is strongly preferred to support regional stakeholder and
  candidate engagement.

Experience: 

• 8–12 years of Talent Acquisition experience with at least 2–3 years in a lead or
  team management role.
   
• Experience hiring for engineering, laboratory, operations, or industrial sectors
  preferred OR Non IT hiring experience
   
• Prior experience within TIC, Engineering Services, Manufacturing, Industrial
  Services, Chemicals, Life Sciences, or related industries will be advantageous.
   
• Strong experience in stakeholder management and managing multiple business
  priorities.

Behaviours & Aptitude:

• Mature and professional.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Patience and ability to work under pressure.