Manikandan Subramaniam

Global Talent acquisition Specialized in hiring corporate, contracting , manufacturing and maintenance roles. (Civil, MEP ,HV Power ,FM ,Fire Safety , Interior fit-out ,Steel, facade, joinery dept)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Daikin, I am responsible for sourcing, screening, and hiring white collar professionals for various positions across the organization. I work with the hiring managers and the HR team to understand the requirements, develop the job descriptions, and coordinate the interviews and assessments. I also manage the candidate pipeline, the offer process, and the onboarding activities. I have a Master of Social Work degree from Pondicherry University, with a focus on Human Resources Management. I have over five years of experience in talent acquisition and HR generalist roles in the automotive and electronic industries. I have successfully handled bulk hiring, campus hiring, labor relations, salary negotiation, and statutory compliances. I have also earned the Naukrigulf Recruiter Certification, which qualifies me to recruit for the Gulf market. I am skilled in strategic planning, problem solving, and global talent acquisition. I am passionate about finding and attracting the best talent for Daikin and contributing to its growth and success.

Experience

  • Talent Acquisition business partner at SKM Air Conditioning LLC
    Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Engineering Contracting Company LLC
    Jan 2025 - May 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist at Sobha Constructions
    Apr 2023 - Jan 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Daikin Airconditioning India Pvt. Ltd. (1 yr 4 mos)
    • Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
      Dec 2021 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Senior Executive Talent Acquisition
      Dec 2021 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Designed and executed recruitment strategies for greenfield manufacturing projects. Led campus hiring, volume recruitment, and leadership hiring across multiple business units. Managed recruitment budgets, job portals, vendor coordination, and onboarding processes. Prepared HR documentation and supported employee lifecycle activities. Conducted exit interviews and contributed to manpower cost optimization.

  • Talent Acquisition Executive at Foxconn
    Jun 2018 - Dec 2021 · 3 yrs 7 mos