Talent Acquisition Associate

Combustion Research Associates (CRA) designs engineers and manufactures custom-engineered systems for the Energy and Defence sectors. Headquartered in Noida CRA delivers high-precision mission-critical equipment where engineering excellence quality and reliability are non-negotiable.

As the organization continues to scale the Human Resources team plays a central role in building the talent processes and workplace culture that support this growth across our shopfloor and corporate teams alike.

We are looking for a proactive Talent Acquisition Associate to manage end-to-end recruitment at CRA with a strong focus on manufacturing and blue-collar hiring alongside white-collar roles. The role involves sourcing screening interview coordination and offer management while also handling day to day HR operations activities.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering/manufacturing environment and brings strong coordination communication and execution skills.

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for junior and mid-level positions across functions.
  
• Coordinate with hiring managers to understand manpower requirements and finalize job descriptions.
  
• Source candidates through job portals social media referrals employee networks and recruitment consultants.
  
• Screen resumes and shortlist candidates against role requirements.
  
• Maintain and continuously build a candidate database/talent pipeline for recurring and future openings.
  
• Manage hiring for shopfloor and blue-collar positions including Technicians Operators Fitters Welders and Helpers.
  
• Coordinate with local ITIs manpower consultants and labour contractors for blue-collar sourcing.
  
• Plan and execute walk-in drives and bulk/mass hiring events for production and shopfloor roles.
  
• Coordinate with department heads for technical screening and trade-test scheduling of shopfloor candidates.
  
• Schedule and coordinate interviews technical rounds and managerial discussions.
  
• Conduct initial telephonic/preliminary screening of candidates.
  
• Manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process ensuring timely updates.
  
• Support salary discussions and negotiation inputs in coordination with hiring managers.
  

• Manage day-to-day HR operations and employee queries maintaining accurate and updated employee records and documentation.
  
• Coordinate employee joining transfers confirmations promotions and separation-related processes and maintain personnel files.
  
• Coordinate employee lifecycle activities from joining to exit and support preparation of HR letters certificates and other documentation.
  
• Manage and monitor daily employee attendance coordinating with employees and managers on attendance-related requirements.
  
• Support and manage employee enrolment under EPF and ESIC and maintain accurate PF/ESIC records.
  
• Keep track of applicable labour law and statutory requirements escalating compliance gaps where required.
  
• Prepare monthly and periodic HR reports for management review.
  
• Plan and coordinate employee engagement activities including celebrations events festivals and team-building initiatives.
  

• 13 years of experience in recruitment/talent acquisition.
  
• Experience hiring in a manufacturing or engineering environment preferred.
  
• Experience with blue-collar/shopfloor hiring preferred.
  
• Working knowledge of job portals and sourcing platforms (e.g. Naukri LinkedIn WorkIndia Apna) preferred.
  
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel for trackers and recruitment MIS.
  
• Strong coordination and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple open positions simultaneously.
  
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Proactive organized and execution-oriented approach.
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of candidate and hiring information.
  

• Competitive compensation package
  
• Comprehensive group medical insurance
  
• Generous leave policy
  
• Mentorship from experienced HR professionals
  
• Front-row seat to building HR systems in a high-growth engineering business
  
• Clear path for advancement as our company grows
  
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.