Early Careers Specialist

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated Specialist to join our Talent Management team. You will support cadre building by managing talent acquisition and development, partnering with hiring managers to align recruitment with business needs. Beyond hiring, you will focus on early career experiences, ensuring new employees integrate well and thrive in their first year at Dr. Reddy’s, contributing to a strong and sustainable talent pipeline.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support workforce planning: Assist in gathering data on hiring needs, new roles, and team capacity. Help prepare reports on turnover, retention, and productivity to guide recruitment decisions.
• Talent sourcing: Learn to conduct market research and explore different sourcing channels. Support external talent identification and contribute to building effective sourcing strategies.
• Assessments & Talent Development: Work with business teams to understand role requirements and design assessment centers for the hiring process. Ensure the process reflects business needs, maintains integrity, and helps identify quality talent. Use feedback and benchmarking to keep assessments effective and relevant.
• Quality of hire focus: Ensure candidates meet all role requirements and support the team in maintaining recruitment standards and timelines.
• Relationship building: Develop strong working relationships with Campuses, candidates, and internal stakeholders. Participate in team meetings to understand business priorities and contribute ideas for improving recruitment processes.
• Candidate Experience & Onboarding: Ensure smooth candidate engagement throughout the recruitment process. Support onboarding and induction programs and initiatives that help new employees integrate successfully. Focus on creating a positive experience for employees during their first year, strengthening retention and engagement.
• Cadre Development: Support initiatives that nurture early-career hires into future leaders. Contribute to programs that strengthen organizational capability and long-term talent pipelines.
• Reporting: Assist in preparing recruitment dashboards and MIS reports to track progress, highlight challenges, and suggest improvements.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

MBA/Bachelor’s degree in Management (Preferably Human Resources Management)

Minimum Work Experience:

2-3 years of HR experience, primarily in Recruitment.

Skills & Attributes: Technical Skills:

• Knowledge about the pharma industry.
• Trends in Pharma generics- Talent, Recruitment trends, etc.
• Well-honed sourcing and interviewing skills.
• Ability to understand the business needs and adapt hiring approach to meet the expectations of hiring managers.
• Data Analytical Skills.
• Talent planning, acquisition, and grooming.
• A good understanding of the early career hiring landscape.

Behavioural Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative Skill sets and result-oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent Time Management and organisation skills.
• Excellent Negotiation Skills.

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Additional Information

About the Department - Human Resources

The Human Resources department at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is the organizational heartbeat, dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment for their 24,000+ employees. As a well-executed Human Resources (HR) team, we foster a positive and productive workplace. Effective HR practices are involved in recruiting and retaining top talent, providing comprehensive employee development programs, and ensuring fair and transparent policies.

The robust HR department at Dr. Reddys is cultivating a culture of open communication, employee engagement, and diversity and inclusion. Moreover, it plays a crucial role in conflict resolution, fostering a healthy work environment and aligns organizational goals with the well-being and professional growth of its employees, contributing significantly to overall company success.

" Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy's, we actively help to catalyze your career growth and professional development through personalized learning programs. The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy's are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

" Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy's why they come to work every day and they'll say, because Good Health Can't Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we're always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/.

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