Manager - Talent Acquisition & HR Operations - Chocolates Business (8-10 yrs)

Position: Manager Talent Acquisition & HR Operations, reporting to CHRO

Location: Mumbai, India

Business Dimensions:

Job Purpose:

Morde Foods : https://www.morde.com/

The Morde story begins on the 31st of December, 1983. With the turn of the new year, Mr. Chandrakant Morde firmly established the foundation of a company in a small Maharashtrian village called Manchar.

We pay homage to our localized roots where we have and continue to give 90% of all on-site employment to locals.

Our products are manufactured in a highly automated plant, which is HACCP, FSSC 22000 & Halal certified.

The Morde legacy speaks for itself, where we have continued to be the backbone of the FMCG industry in India for over 35 years. Our cocoa is sourced with extreme care from the choicest of farms in Ghana, Ivory Coast, and India.

We are the go-to brand for businesses that need chocolate.

In any form, We produce chocolates, fillings, creams, compounds, cocoa products, decorations, inclusions, chocopastes, and even choco-dips!

We know that nothing can truly ever replace chocolate. That special chocolate moment is universal for all life's ups and downs and we want it to be a Morde moment.

At Morde Foods, our people are the most important resource. We are looking for a Manager Talent Acquisition & HR Operations to join our team and help us find the right people for the right roles.

- The ideal candidate will have experience in recruitment & HR operations.

- We're seeking someone who's passionate about discovering untapped talent, driving company growth, and helping people develop successful careers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment and Onboarding:

- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and hiring.

- Drive onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.

- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent.

- Create Recruitment Dashboards and provide analysis

2. Talent Sourcing and Pipeline Management

- Proactively source, identify, and engage passive and active candidates through various channels, including online job boards, professional networks, and referrals.

- Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates for current and future needs.

- Leverage innovative sourcing techniques and tools to stay ahead of industry trends and competitor activity.

Candidate Assessment & Selection:

- Implement effective candidate assessment methodologies, including interviews, assessments, and reference checks, to evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.

- Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and develop job descriptions that attract top talent.

- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from application to onboarding. Payroll, Compensation and Benefits: - Administer Payroll, compensation programs, including salary reviews and incentive schemes.

- Oversee employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.

- Ensure compliance with compensation laws and regulations.

HR Policies and Compliance:

- Develop, review, update and implement HR policies and procedures in line with labor laws and best practices.

- Manage end-to-end HR processes, ensuring seamless onboarding, employee lifecycle management, and smooth offboarding.

- Ensure strict compliance with labor laws, statutory requirements, and internal policies.

- Conduct HR audits to ensure compliance and recommend improvements.

Stakeholder Management and Collaboration

- Build strong relationships with hiring managers, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams to understand talent needs and align recruitment efforts with business objectives.

- Provide guidance and support to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, including interviewing techniques, candidate evaluation, and offer negotiation.

Performance Management & Employee Engagement

- Create Goal setting by ensuring Individual KRA & KPI for all employees and monitoring of Performance Management System.

- Ensure timely completion of evaluations.

- Provide guidance and training to managers and employees on performance improvement plans - Gather and analyze employee feedback through surveys or one-on-one interviews.

- Formulate a Engagement calendar & ensure engagement activities periodically for the employees to increase employee satisfaction and productivity.

Vendor Management:

- Identify, evaluate, and manage vendor partnerships, including recruitment agencies, job boards, and technology providers, to augment internal efforts.

- Negotiate contracts and service agreements with vendors to ensure cost-effective and high-quality services.

- Monitor vendor performance and track key metrics to assess the effectiveness of vendor partnerships and make data-driven decisions.

Employee Relations:

- Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding HR policies, benefits, and conflict resolution.

- Promote a positive working environment and culture that aligns with company values.

- Handle employee grievances and assist in resolving conflicts.

HRIS Implementation, Reporting and Analytics:

- Ensure implementation of HRIS .

- Maintain accurate HR records and generate reports on employee metrics (turnover, headcount, etc.

- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior management.

- Track key HR performance indicators (KPIs) and report on HR department effectiveness.

Knowledge / Experience:

Competencies:

- Eight to Ten or more years of experience in Recruitment & HR life cycle management.

- Advanced knowledge of database management, and Social Networking sites, Portals & HRIS

- Proven success in conducting first-level screening interviews using various methods (phone, video, email, in-person)

- Ability to travel when required

- Strong networking skills.

- High business ethics and standards

- Act as an internal consultant on candidates.

- Self-driven and passionate.

- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills

- Conceptual and analytical thinking and project management

- Multi-tasking and Problem-solving

Qualification:

- Master's degree in human resources management.

- Experience in recruitment, particularly in sales rescruitment of a minimum of 5 years.

- In addition to above, experience in Manufacturing industry will be a added advantage.