Talent Acquisition (shipping and logistics)

Job Description for Talent Acquisition Executive with 3 to 5 years of experience in India full time recruiter for a shipping and logistics company.

A Talent Acquisition Executive with 3 to 5 years of experience, working as a full-time recruiter for a shipping and logistics company in India, is responsible for the full recruitment life cycle across various roles specific to the logistics sector. This includes close coordination with operations and delivery teams, a focus on industry-specific roles, and attention to unique demands such as managing blue-collar and technical hiring.[1][2][3]

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment: from sourcing and screening candidates to offering roles, specifically for logistics, shipping, supply chain, and operational positions.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand job requirements for logistics-specific, corporate, and delivery functions.
• Source candidates using job portals, social media, internal databases, and referrals with a focus on both white-collar and blue-collar talent.
• Conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews, assessing technical skills and operational understanding relevant to logistics.
• Participate in employer branding initiatives, campus hiring, and job fairs targeted at logistics and supply chain talent pools.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for hard-to-fill, high-volume, and specialized logistics roles.
• Coordinate onboarding for new hires and ensure a positive candidate experience from application to joining.
• Maintain and update recruitment metrics, documentation, and dashboards to analyze hiring effectiveness.
• Remain updated on labor legislation, logistics recruitment trends, and HR best practices.

Required Skills and Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Logistics Management, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in talent acquisition, with at least some exposure to the logistics or shipping industry preferred
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and logistics staffing strategies.
• Strong interviewing, negotiation, and communication skills, particularly for assessing logistics capabilities and operational fit.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environment.
• Strong organizational, relationship-building, and data management abilities.

Desired Attributes

• Experience hiring for a mix of blue-collar (e.g., drivers, warehouse staff) and white-collar (sales, operations, support) roles.
• Team orientation, adaptability, and a deep understanding of logistics workflows and challenges.
• Integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering a strong candidate and stakeholder experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in shipping / logistics industry?

Work Location: In person