Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition

About Tata Advanced Systems Limited

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a fully owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, is a prominent entity in India's aerospace and defense sector. TASL delivers a broad suite of integrated solutions spanning Aerostructures & Aeroengines, Airborne Platforms & Systems, Defence & Security, and Land Mobility. Equipped with extensive capabilities and resources, TASL provides complete aerospace and defense lifecycle solutions, ranging from design and engineering to manufacturing, full platform assembly, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and lifecycle support. Their portfolio includes satellites, missiles, radars, unmanned aerial vehicles, artillery systems, command and control systems, optronics, homeland security, protected mobility solutions, aircraft, and helicopters.

Position Summary

We are seeking an Assistant Manager for Talent Acquisition to join the HR team at the C295 Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Vadodara. This role is accountable for managing the entire recruitment process for junior and mid-level management and critical positions across the C295 FAL unit, ensuring timely acquisition of qualified talent aligned with business objectives. The role encompasses workforce planning, employer branding efforts, stakeholder collaboration, and refining recruitment practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, shortlisting, interview coordination, offer management, salary negotiation, and onboarding formalities for junior and middle-management as well as critical vacancies.
• Analyze manpower needs and develop effective hiring strategies accordingly.
• Utilize multiple sourcing channels including job portals, professional networks, referrals, campus recruitment, recruitment agencies, and internal databases.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned business units; partner with line managers to understand role specifications, skills gaps, and priorities.
• Maintain ongoing communication with stakeholders, offering regular hiring status updates, dashboards, and closure timelines.
• Build and sustain talent pools for recurring or difficult-to-fill roles.
• Support employer branding through social media, career webpages, referrals, and participation in campus hiring events and job fairs.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment processes, service level agreements, and company hiring policies; maintain precise recruitment data and documentation for offers, background checks, and onboarding.
• Manage relationships with recruitment vendors and staffing agencies, monitoring their performance and cost effectiveness.
• Generate detailed weekly and monthly recruitment MIS reports analyzing metrics such as turnaround time (TAT), cost per hire, sourcing channel effectiveness, and offer to joining ratios.

Skills and Competencies

• Deep knowledge of end-to-end recruitment processes and best practices.
• Experience using ATS and HRMS platforms effectively.
• Proficiency in candidate sourcing through LinkedIn, job portals, referrals, and networking.
• Understanding of compensation norms and hiring market trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills enabling effective stakeholder management.
• Focused, results-driven mindset with strong follow-up discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment assignments under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Educational Qualifications

• MBA or PGDM in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree is mandatory.

Experience

• Five to eight years of experience specifically in Talent Acquisition.
• Preference for candidates with exposure to corporate, manufacturing, plant, or project-based recruitment.
• Experience handling volume and lateral hiring is advantageous.