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 initiatives specifically tailored to our cargo and logistics operations division. You will partner closely with business leaders, operations heads, and HR business partners to attract, assess, and onboard top-tier talent that fuels our organizational growth. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned recruitment professional who understands the unique hiring demands of the cargo, freight, and supply chain industry and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the business objectives of the cargo operations division, ensuring timely and quality hiring across all levels.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of recruiters and sourcing specialists, setting clear performance goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical cargo operations roles including warehouse management, freight forwarding, ground handling, logistics coordination, and supply chain planning.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and hiring managers to understand workforce requirements, define job profiles, and deliver data-driven hiring recommendations.
• Implement innovative sourcing strategies leveraging job portals, social media platforms, industry networks, campus recruitment drives, and employee referral programs to attract niche cargo operations talent.
• Monitor and analyze key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance rates, and quality of hire to continuously optimize the hiring process.
• Ensure full compliance with labor laws, company policies, and diversity and inclusion standards throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to position the organization as an employer of choice within the cargo and logistics sector across India.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 7–10 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role within the cargo, aviation, logistics, or supply chain industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in full-cycle recruitment for operational, technical, and leadership roles within cargo or freight operations environments.
• Strong proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, and digital sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Naukri.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to influence decisions at senior leadership levels.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume recruitment campaigns while maintaining exceptional candidate experience and process quality.
• Deep understanding of the Indian labor market, regional talent landscapes, and industry-specific hiring challenges within the cargo and logistics sector.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: An attractive salary package benchmarked against industry standards, complemented by performance-linked incentives and annual bonuses.
• Career Growth: Structured career development pathways, leadership training programs, and opportunities to work on high-impact regional and global HR projects.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for employees and their families, along with employee wellness and assistance programs.
• Work Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements and flexible scheduling options designed to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Industry Exposure: Unique opportunity to work at the heart of a growing cargo operations business, gaining unparalleled exposure to the aviation, freight, and logistics ecosystem in India.