Human Resource Manager Location: Pune, India Start Date: Q1 2025 Job Description:We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee recruitment and talent acquisition for a large-scale, engineering-focused manufacturing environment. Based in their gearbox production facility, this role will act as a senior recruitment partner to plant leadership, ensuring the timely hiring of skilled technical and corporate talent to support ongoing operational expansion.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement recruitment strategies tailored to a manufacturing and heavy-engineering setting, covering both blue-collar and white-collar hiringManage the full recruitment lifecycle, from manpower planning and job posting to screening, interviewing, selection, and offer managementConduct structured interviews and technical screening coordination to ensure strong competency and cultural fitPartner closely with plant leadership, engineering heads, production managers, and corporate functions to understand workforce needsBuild and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies, technical institutes, and job portals to ensure consistent talent pipelinesProvide guidance to hiring managers on recruitment best practices, market benchmarks, and compliance requirementsEnsure hiring activities adhere to all relevant labour laws, industry regulations, and internal policiesSupport wider HR initiatives including workforce planning, employee engagement, onboarding, and process improvementSkills & Experience RequiredMinimum 5 years' experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally within manufacturing, automotive, heavy engineering, or industrial operationsDemonstrated success hiring for technical roles such as mechanical engineers, production supervisors, quality engineers, maintenance technicians, and supply chain professionalsStrong understanding of recruitment processes in a plant environment, including blue-collar workforce managementExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisationExperience using HRIS platforms, applicant tracking systems, and recruitment toolsSolid knowledge of Indian labour laws, manufacturing compliance requirements, and best-practice hiring standardsAbility to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced operational setting