Hr Executive - Talent Acquisition

Role Summary

The HR Executive - Talent Acquisition will be responsible for end-to-end recruitment across all levels within the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) & Water Infrastructure divisions. This role requires a specialist who can navigate the unique challenges of white-collar and senior level hiring within the construction and engineering sectors, ensuring the business attracts and secures high-calibre talent efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies tailored for the MEP, Infrastructure, and Civil Contracting segments.
• Sourcing and Screening: Manage the full recruitment cycle, including job posting, candidate sourcing (e.g., job portals, social media, specialized recruitment events), candidate screening, and shortlisting.
• Technical Hiring Focus: Specifically focus on recruiting highly skilled technical roles such as Project Managers, Site Engineers (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), MEP Coordinators, Quantity Surveyors, HSE professionals
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with departmental heads and hiring managers across the construction divisions to understand their talent needs, define job requirements, and ensure a smooth recruitment process.
• Offer Management & Onboarding: Manage the offer negotiation process, prepare offer letters, and ensure a seamless handover to the HR operations team for successful onboarding.
• Database Management: Maintain and update the internal candidate database (ATS) to ensure accurate and timely reporting on recruitment metrics, including time-to-hire and cost-per-hire.
• Compliance: Ensure all hiring practices comply with local labor laws and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience in Talent Acquisition, with proven success managing high-volume and specialized hiring for MEP, Water Infrastructure, and Civil Contracting companies.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the organizational structure, roles, and technical terminologies within the construction and engineering industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in using ATS softwares (preferably Oracle) and various sourcing platforms.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple recruitment assignments simultaneously.