Talent Acquisition For a manufacturing client - Mumbai & Pune

Purpose of the Role:

We are looking for a seasoned, proactive and driven professional to join our Talent Acquisition (TA) team

as Senior Manager Talent Acquisition. This role is responsible for driving full-cycle recruitment

strategies, enabling high-impact hiring and contributing to workforce planning for critical business

functions. The ideal candidate brings both hands-on hiring experience and a strategic mindset, with the

ability to partner with leadership, influence talent decisions and deliver results in a dynamic and high-

growth environment. The individual could be deputed to manage hiring across any of the following

functions:

• Engineering
• Operations / Manufacturing
• Commercial
• Corporate

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Hiring Execution:

• Lead end-to-end hiring for mid-to-senior level roles across key functions, in alignment with

business priorities.

• Act as a talent partner to business units, advising on market trends, talent availability and

sourcing strategies.

2. Talent Sourcing & Pipelining:

• Design proactive sourcing plans to identify top talent using a mix of traditional and modern

sourcing channels (e.g., ATS, LinkedIn, talent communities, referrals).

• Build and nurture strong candidate pipelines for current and future requirements, including

passive talent engagement.

3. Business & Stakeholder Partnership:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to function heads and hiring managers, offering data-driven insights

and influencing hiring decisions.

• Conduct regular talent review sessions and intake discussions to shape hiring plans and ensure

alignment with organizational goals.

4. Candidate Assessment & Selection:

• Drive robust screening and assessment practices to ensure high quality of hire.
• Develop role-specific evaluation frameworks and collaborate with assessment partners, where

applicable.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Experience: 712 years of relevant Talent Acquisition experience, preferably in Automotive,

Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, or other high-volume manufacturing industries.

Experience with RPO, Staffing, or Consulting firms is an added advantage.

• Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of recruitment for manufacturing and operations

roles within the automotive or related manufacturing sectors.