Senior Executive

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Partner
Location
Bangalore

Function
Human Resources

Reports to
Manager – HR / HRBP

Employment Type
Full - time

About E2E Rail
e2E Rail is a leading railway infrastructure company providing engineering, construction, and commissioning services for both mainline and urban rail systems in India and abroad. Our expertise spans across Permanent Way (P-Way), Signaling & Telecommunication (S&T), Overhead Equipment (OHE), and allied civil and system works. As a trusted partner to Indian Railways, Metro Corporations, and global OEMs, we are driven by a mission to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable rail mobility.

Role Overview
The
Talent Acquisition Partner
will play a pivotal role in building the human capital that drives e2E Rail's growth. This role demands a strategic thinker and execution expert who understands business priorities, can translate them into talent strategies, and has the agility to hire for highly specialized, field-based, and time-bound project requirements.

You will be responsible for end-to-end recruitment, workforce planning, talent branding, hiring process excellence, and maintaining strong pipelines across business functions including engineering, operations, corporate services, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning
• Collaborate with vertical heads (B2G, B2B, Corporate and EDRC) to forecast short- and long-term manpower requirements.
• Map talent requirements across permanent, contractual, site-based, and head-office roles.
• Identify gaps in talent availability vs. demand and develop proactive hiring plans.
• Contribute to manpower budgeting and project-specific ramp-up plans.
• End-to-End Recruitment Execution
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: JD creation, sourcing, screening, shortlisting, interviewing, offer negotiation, documentation, and onboarding.
• Drive hiring across functions: engineering (design, planning, execution), project management, procurement, quality, safety, commercial, HR, and finance.
• Deliver against aggressive timelines, especially for project mobilization and field deployment.
• Ensure compliance with all recruitment-related policies and documentation protocols.
• Sourcing Excellence
• Build and maintain multi-channel sourcing strategies: job portals, LinkedIn, employee referrals, internal databases, field outreach, and external vendors.
• Develop strong talent pipelines for niche roles including Signal Engineers, Track Designers, CTC/Kavach experts, CAD professionals, and Site Engineers.
• Optimize vendor relationships and track third-party agency performance.
• Employer Branding & Talent Engagement
• Partner with the marketing team to promote e2E Rail's employer brand on LinkedIn and other platforms.
• Lead campus engagement initiatives, career fairs, and partnerships with technical institutions.
• Develop compelling recruitment collateral – brochures, JD templates, videos, etc.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience across all touchpoints.
• Data Analytics & Reporting
• Maintain and publish weekly/monthly dashboards on hiring status, open positions, source effectiveness, hiring velocity, and budget utilization.
• Present insights to management on hiring trends, bottlenecks, and recommendations for process improvement.
• Process Governance & Systems
• Ensure data hygiene and process integrity on internal HR systems/ATS platforms.
• Create and update recruitment SOPs, templates, and tracker formats.
• Support internal audits and drive compliance with ISO/IR standards related to recruitment.
• Internal Collaboration
• Serve as the first point of contact for hiring managers, project leads, and regional HR representatives.
• Work with L&D and HRBP teams to ensure new hires have a smooth onboarding and handoff.
• Contribute to strategic HR projects like digitizing recruitment, setting up OKR-linked hiring metrics, and talent supply chain visibility.

Candidate Profile
Educational Qualification

• Diploma/Graduate/Postgraduate in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or equivalent.

Experience

• 2–3 years of proven experience in talent acquisition, preferably in infrastructure, EPC, railways, engineering services, or large project-based environments.
• Exposure to both volume hiring and niche roles in engineering/field services is essential.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong business acumen and ability to understand organizational structures and project timelines.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, Indeed, etc.) and ATS/HRMS platforms.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to track and improve KPIs.
• Ability to handle ambiguity, prioritize, and multitask.
• Comfortable with frequent interaction with senior leadership and site teams.

Why Join e2E Rail?

• Work with a growing and future-focused organization in the railway infrastructure space.
• Be a part of complex, high-impact rail projects across India.
• Exposure to strategic HR practices and organization building.
• Opportunity to build a talent engine from the ground up in partnership with engineering leaders.
• Inclusive culture, and long-term career path.

To Apply
Send your resume to

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Application for Talent Acquisition Partner – [Your Name]