Mercados Energy Markets India Pvt. Ltd. is a specialist consultancy firm exclusively focused on business solutions in the energy and environment domain. The company began its operations in India in 2008 and works with clients across the energy sector to promote efficient and sustainable energy markets, design effective regulations, and assist energy businesses in achieving their objectives.
Mercados combines innovative, state-of-the-art techniques with practical and tailor-made solutions to address current energy sector challenges. The company has permanent offices in New Delhi, which is its head office, as well as Gurgaon, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, and Lucknow.
Industry: Energy and Environment Consulting / Management Consulting / Enterprise SaaS
Employee Size:
Mercados has a presence across the energy value chain and serves clients in both the public and private sectors. The organization operates under two broad verticals, Management Consulting and Enterprise SaaS.
The Management Consulting vertical provides advisory solutions to generation companies with more than 42 GWs of conventional and renewable energy-based capacities, distribution companies with more than 54 million consumers, and large industrial consumers.
The Enterprise SaaS vertical provides tailor-made digital solutions, power portfolio management, generation planning, and algorithmic trading solutions through Joule OS to utilities in India.
The consulting portfolio covers Strategy and Business Growth, Policy, Economic Analysis and Regulations, Planning, Energy Markets and Simulation Models, Transaction Advisory Services, Integrated Energy Supply Services, and Performance Improvement through Utility Management Services.
About the Role:
The Analyst-HR will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and identifying suitable candidates according to job descriptions and closing vacancies within stipulated timelines. The role will involve interacting with candidates, conducting initial screening, and exploring innovative and economical channels of hiring.
This is a one-year contractual role.
Detailed Expectations:
Sourcing and Talent Pool Expansion:
Successfully identify and attract potential candidates through various channels including job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and other creative sourcing methods. The role will have a strong focus on making initial calls and engaging with potential candidates.
Candidate Screening and Assessment:
Efficiently review and evaluate candidate applications, resumes, and profiles to shortlist the most qualified individuals for further evaluation.
Interviewing and Selection:
Conduct effective interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit with the organization.
Time-to-Fill:
Minimize the time required to fill open positions by streamlining recruitment processes and reducing time-consuming bottlenecks.
Offer Acceptance Rate:
Work towards maintaining a high offer acceptance rate by effectively communicating job offers and addressing candidate concerns or objections.
Quality of Hire:
Focus on the long-term success and performance of hired candidates to ensure they meet or exceed job expectations.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Actively contribute towards building a diverse and inclusive workforce by sourcing and attracting candidates from different backgrounds and demographics.
Employer Branding:
Contribute to strengthening the organization's employer brand through positive candidate experiences and effective communication.
Stakeholder Management:
Collaborate with hiring managers and other stakeholders to understand hiring requirements, provide regular updates, and align recruitment strategies with business objectives.
Data Reporting and Analysis:
Track and analyze recruitment metrics and KPIs to identify areas for improvement, assess the effectiveness of sourcing channels, and support data-driven recruitment decisions.
Continuous Improvement:
Proactively identify ways to improve recruitment processes through new tools, best practices, and innovative recruitment techniques.
Innovation:
Identify and develop new and economical sources of hiring to improve recruitment reach, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
Required Skill Set:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with candidates, hiring managers, and other stakeholders. The recruiter should be able to communicate job requirements, conduct interviews, and negotiate job offers with clarity and professionalism.
Candidate Assessment:
Ability to evaluate candidates based on qualifications, experience, skills, and cultural fit. This includes conducting interviews, skills assessments, and reference checks.
Time Management:
Ability to manage multiple recruitment activities, prioritize workloads, and meet deadlines effectively in a fast-paced recruitment environment.
Relationship Building:
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with candidates and hiring managers for long-term recruitment success.
Adaptability and Resilience:
Ability to handle changing hiring requirements, candidate rejections, and other recruitment challenges with adaptability and resilience.
Technology Proficiency:
Familiarity with job portals and recruitment platforms such as Naukri.com, IIM Jobs, LinkedIn, and similar sourcing channels.
MS Office Proficiency:
Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Advanced Excel, and PowerPoint.
Employer Branding:
Understanding of the company's employer brand and ability to communicate and present it effectively to candidates to attract quality talent.
Emotional Intelligence:
Empathy and emotional intelligence to understand candidate motivations, concerns, and needs and create better candidate interactions and recruitment decisions.
Education and Experience:
Graduation is mandatory.
MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is preferred.
At least 2 years of hands-on experience in Talent Acquisition is required.
Work Location: New Delhi.
Remuneration Structure:
Mercados offers a motivation-based and competitive reward package.
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