Manager Talent Acquisition (Cargo Ops)

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager – Talent Acquisition (Cargo Operations) to join our Human Resources team in India. In this strategic leadership role, you will be responsible for driving end-to-end recruitment across our cargo operations division, ensuring we attract, engage, and onboard top-tier talent to support our rapidly growing logistics and freight business. You will partner closely with senior stakeholders across operations, ground handling, warehousing, and supply chain functions to build a robust talent pipeline that aligns with our organizational goals. This is an exciting opportunity for a recruitment professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and has a passion for the aviation or logistics industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full-cycle recruitment process for cargo operations roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding across multiple locations in India.
• Develop and execute targeted talent acquisition strategies to meet the workforce demands of cargo handling, freight forwarding, warehouse operations, and ground support functions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders and hiring managers to understand workforce planning needs and deliver timely, quality hiring outcomes.
• Establish and manage a proactive talent pipeline through diverse sourcing channels including job portals, social media platforms, campus partnerships, employee referrals, and industry networking events.
• Track, analyze, and report key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance rates, and quality of hire to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure a consistent and exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle, reinforcing the employer brand and organizational values.
• Manage and mentor a team of talent acquisition specialists, providing guidance, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Compensation teams to ensure competitive and market-aligned offers that support talent attraction and retention goals.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or postgraduate qualification in HR is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 7–10 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity, preferably within the aviation, cargo, logistics, or supply chain industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in high-volume and specialized recruitment for operational and technical roles across multiple geographies in India.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing tools, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and HR technology platforms; experience with platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, and Workday is an advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence and partner effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to dynamic business requirements in a fast-moving operational environment.
• Sound understanding of Indian labor laws, compliance requirements, and best practices in talent acquisition and workforce planning.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: An attractive salary package with performance-linked incentives designed to reward high achievers and recognize impactful contributions.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for employees and their families, along with access to employee wellness programs and mental health support.
• Career Growth: Structured learning and development programs, leadership training, and clear pathways for career advancement within a globally recognized organization.
• Work Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements and a collaborative, inclusive work culture that values work-life balance and employee well-being.
• Industry Exposure: Unique opportunity to work at the forefront of India's growing cargo and logistics sector, gaining unparalleled exposure to large-scale operations and strategic HR initiatives.