Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Description (JD) – Recruitment Specialist

Organization: Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd.

Position: Recruitment Specialist

Function: Human Resources - Talent Acquisition

Industry Preference: Ports, Shipping, Logistics, Maritime, Terminal Operations

Experience: 8-12 Years

Location: Dharma Port

Role Purpose

The Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for managing end-to-end talent acquisition activities for Port, Marine, Terminal, Logistics, Engineering, Safety, Commercial, Finance, and Corporate functions. The incumbent will partner with business leaders and hiring managers to attract, assess, and onboard high-quality talent while ensuring adherence to recruitment processes, timelines, and organizational hiring standards.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from requisition generation to candidate onboarding.
• Source and attract talent through job portals, professional networks, employee referrals, social media, and industry contacts.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for niche and critical positions across the Ports & Shipping business.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future manpower requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with business leaders, functional heads, and hiring managers to understand workforce requirements.
• Provide recruitment market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and talent availability insights.
• Conduct regular hiring reviews and provide recruitment status updates to stakeholders.

Candidate Assessment & Selection

• Screen and evaluate candidates based on job requirements and competency frameworks.
• Coordinate interviews, assessments, and selection processes.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.
• Conduct salary negotiations and offer discussions in line with company policies.

Recruitment Operations

• Ensure timely closure of positions within agreed Turnaround Time (TAT).
• Maintain recruitment data, dashboards, MIS reports, and hiring trackers.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies, audit requirements, and documentation standards.
• Coordinate with HR Operations, BGV vendors, and onboarding teams for smooth candidate onboarding.

Employer Branding

• Support employer branding initiatives and talent attraction campaigns.
• Participate in recruitment drives, campus hiring, and industry networking events.
• Promote Adani Ports as an employer of choice within the maritime and logistics industry.

Educational Qualification

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources, Personnel Management, or related field.
• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.

Experience Required

• 8-12 years of experience in Talent Acquisition.
• Minimum 4-5 years of recruitment experience within Ports, Shipping, Logistics, Maritime, Supply Chain, or Infrastructure sectors.
• Experience hiring for port operations, marine services, engineering, commercial, finance, safety, environment, project execution, and corporate functions.
• Exposure to ATS/Oracle ORC or similar recruitment platforms will be preferred.