Talent Acquisition Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION: HR HEAD (RECRUITMENT-FOCUSED) – REAL ESTATE

1. Job SummaryWe are hiring an HR Head whose main responsibility is recruitment for our real estate and construction business. The candidate will lead all hiring activities, from site labour and supervisors to engineers, sales teams, and senior management, and personally drive every opening to closure on time.

Position: HR Head

Department: Human Resources

Industry: Real Estate

Reports To: Managing Director / CEO

Experience: 5+ years in HR, with extensive recruitment experience; currently working as a Team Lead or in an equivalent role. Real estate experience is preferred.

Location: [City / Office]

Employment Type: Full-time

• 2. Key ResponsibilitiesA. End-to-End Recruitment (Primary Focus)Own the full hiring cycle, including manpower planning, job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Hire for every position across the business, from labour, supervisors, and site engineers to project managers, sales teams, and senior management.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for sales executives, relationship managers, channel partners, site staff, and back-office roles.
• Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, consultants, contractors' networks, campus recruitment, and walk-in drives.
• Handle bulk and urgent hiring for new projects and sites without compromising candidate quality.
• Negotiate salaries, close offers, and reduce offer drop-offs.
• B. Leading the Recruitment TeamSet clear individual hiring targets for every recruiter and track performance weekly and monthly.
• Coach and train recruiters on sourcing, screening, and candidate closing.
• Review recruitment progress with department heads and agree on hiring priorities.
• Link recruiter incentives to positions filled and quality of hire.
• C. Recruitment Process and ReportingReduce time-to-hire and cost-per-hire while maintaining high candidate quality.
• Maintain hiring trackers, candidate databases, and monthly recruitment reports.
• Build relationships with recruitment consultants, job portals, and training institutes.
• Ensure offer letters, background checks, and joining formalities are completed accurately and on time.
• D. Supporting HR DutiesSupport new-hire onboarding and early employee retention, particularly in sales and site teams.
• Keep HR policies and statutory compliance, including PF, ESI, and labour laws, up to date.
• Handle employee relations and appraisals in coordination with department heads.
• 3. Qualifications and ExperienceA graduate degree in any discipline is mandatory. MBA or PGDM in HR is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of HR experience, with strong recruitment experience forming the majority of the candidate's career.
• Proven track record in bulk hiring and specialist recruitment.
• Prior experience in real estate, including developers, brokerage, or construction, is strongly preferred.
• Must have experience hiring for construction-related positions, from labour, supervisors, and site engineers to project managers, architects, and senior management.
• Must currently be working as a Team Lead or in a similar recruitment leadership role, with hands-on experience managing a team of recruiters against hiring targets.
• Working knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory compliance.
• Familiarity with HRMS and applicant tracking tools.
• 4. Skills and CompetenciesRecruitment Expertise: Strong skills in sourcing, assessment, negotiation, and closing candidates quickly.
• Target Orientation: Ability to set, track, and enforce numerical targets for each team member.
• Leadership: Ability to guide HR staff and influence senior management.
• Communication: Clear, confident, and persuasive communication with candidates and employees.
• Analytical Ability: Ability to use hiring funnels, attrition, and productivity data for decision-making.
• Integrity and Fairness: Ability to handle confidential matters and conflicts with discretion.
• Local Market Knowledge: Understanding of real estate salary benchmarks and talent pools.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Success in this role will be measured by hiring speed and quality, along with employee target achievement.

1. Time-to-Hire: Number of days from requisition to offer acceptance.
2. Positions Filled vs. Plan: Percentage of monthly and quarterly hiring targets achieved.
3. Cost-per-Hire: Total recruitment expenditure per hire.
4. Early Attrition: Percentage of employees leaving within six months.
5. Employee Target Achievement: Percentage of employees meeting their individual targets.
6. Appraisal Completion: Percentage of reviews completed on schedule.
7. Compliance: Zero statutory lapses or penalties.

• 6. What We OfferCompetitive salary [range] with performance-linked incentives.
• A leadership position with direct access to senior management.
• Freedom to build and shape the HR function in a growing real estate company.
• Growth opportunities as the business expands.

7. How to ApplyInterested candidates should send their updated resume and a short note describing their recruitment achievements to [email address].

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