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About Us

TAG Construction Ltd is a leading UK-based civil engineering labour supply business, working with Tier-1 contractors on some of the country’s largest and most complex infrastructure projects. We specialise in providing skilled, compliant, and security-cleared operatives to high-safety environments.

We are now seeking a detail-oriented HR with experience in the construction industry to support our end-to-end recruitment operations from India. The ideal candidate will help maintain accurate workforce data, streamline candidate onboarding, and ensure our HR systems function efficiently to meet ongoing manpower requirements across multiple UK construction projects.

Purpose of the Role

To support the recruitment and onboarding of skilled and unskilled workers for the UK construction industry, ensuring all candidates are accurately profiled, documented, and compliant with company and statutory requirements. The role involves understanding construction job roles, assisting in end-to-end hiring coordination, and maintaining accurate records across HR systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and shortlist candidates for construction trades such as steel fixers, shuttering carpenters, concrete finishers, general labourers, machine operators, and site operatives.
• Experience in end-to-end construction recruitment for India-based and overseas roles.
• Build and maintain a strong trade-wise candidate database and update records regularly to track document expiries, visa status, and deployment readiness.
• Coordinate with UK HR, site supervisors, and project managers to plan and fulfil manpower requirements according to project schedules.
• Maintain accurate and updated candidate records within Zoho Recruit and Zoho People, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Understand various construction job profiles and match candidates based on skill level, experience, and project-specific needs.
• Support onboarding activities including document verification, employment letter preparation, and joining formalities.
• Collect, review, and maintain key documentation such as ID proof, qualifications, experience certificates, trade test results, and right-to-work documents.
• Support overseas mobilisation and demobilisation processes by liaising with agencies and logistics partners as required.
• Publish job openings on relevant platforms and coordinate recruitment drives, trade tests, and walk-in interviews.
• Provide administrative support in HR operations, data cleanup, reporting, and process optimisation across recruitment systems.
• Assist in maintaining communication between Indian recruitment partners and UK HR teams to ensure alignment on project staffing needs.
• Ensure all data and recruitment activities comply with internal policies and international labour standards.
• Take care of any other HR or recruitment responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or senior management on a time-to-time basis.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in construction recruitment, preferably for UK, GCC (Middle East), or India-based projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction trades and roles (e.g., steel fixers, shuttering carpenters, scaffolding workers, electricians, plumbers, plant operators, etc.).
• Experience coordinating manpower supply or overseas recruitment for large-scale infrastructure or civil projects.
• Familiarity with Zoho Recruit, Zoho People, or similar HR/recruitment software.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Hindi/Punjabi; ability to coordinate with multi-national teams.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and data accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with global HR teams.

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Prior experience in construction manpower recruitment for India, UK, or Middle East projects.
• Knowledge of India-based construction projects, UK construction workforce requirements, and basic labour law awareness.

Job Description: Technical Recruiter

Location: Pune (Hybrid)

Job Type: 

Contract to Hire

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand technical hiring needs and job requirements.
• Source, screen, and shortlist qualified candidates for technical roles (developers, engineers, etc.).
• Conduct interviews, technical assessments, and reference checks.
• Maintain and manage an active candidate pipeline.
• Coordinate interview schedules and facilitate timely feedback.
• Ensure a smooth candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in technical recruiting.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a recruiter, preferably in IT or technology-related roles.
• Strong understanding of technical job descriptions and technologies (e.g., software development, networking, cloud services).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions simultaneously.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Postgraduate with, 7-8 years’ work experience in HR/ Talent Management/ Resource Management/Professional Development
• Demonstrated leadership experience in client facing consulting work with at least 3 years of consulting work experience (having played Consultant equivalent or higher roles)
• Competence with Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Excellent customer-facing communication skills (towards leadership, consulting staff)
• Ability to take high-stake decisions under pressure
• Ability to deal with highly confidential information with discretion
• Eagerness to contribute to team building and people development
• Sound commercial and business judgement

We are building for the future of work by changing the way the world looks at information and data paradigms. The Meaning Engine by India-based Needle Innovision enables building solutions by processing meaningful data out of anything stored anywhere - structured, unstructured data types, distributed, at scale and more. 

In our quest to do more, we are looking for a fantastic Talent Acquisition Specialist to join us in a hybrid setting. Below are some (seriously important) green flags that we are looking for from you: 

🟢 Ability to build and repeat the vision, not just work on tasks in the new phase of your career

🟢 Empathy for people and ability to connect with diverse individuals

🟢 Be a transparent and communicative person 

🟢 Champion Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and incorporate them in the hiring process

This could be an awesome launching pad for someone who believes in our mantra of "find them, grow them, keep them,". Our teams are sustained on values of care and we offer a generous number of vacation days, the opportunity to craft your calendar with flexible schedules and very soon an insurance plan for you and your loved ones.

What you will do: 

• Coordinate with the functional and technical team leads to identify staffing needs
• Determine selection criteria and standardize the selection process across tech and non-tech roles
• Source potential candidates through online channels (e.g. social platforms and professional networks)
• Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person/virtual interviews
• Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details, and maintain an updated pipeline
• Design compelling job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements
• Lead employer branding initiatives and collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team, when needed
• Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates

What you will bring: 

• 2-4 years experience in talent acquisition (preferably in a start-up environment) and hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Proficiency in maintaining the hiring pipeline for multiple roles, at the junior - mid-level roles (experience in hiring for leadership roles can be a bonus)
• Familiarity with social media, resume databases, and professional networks (e.g. Stack Overflow and Github) 
• Ability to devise innovative sourcing strategies for potential applicants
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work closely with others across different teams.
• A keen understanding of the requirements for each role in the company
• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends

If you are excited by the prospect of helping us build a team that works to build digital transformation solutions, and if you have an eye for spotting talent in the fast-paced start-up environment, we think you could be the one to help build the impact we are looking for.