Talent Acquisition Lead - Automotive

The Talent Acquisition Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping the workforce of the future by driving strategic hiring initiatives across corporate, sales, service, and leadership functions. This is a senior mandate requiring someone with deep industry knowledge, proven TA leadership, and the ability to align hiring practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Workforce Planning: Partner with the CHRO and business leaders to align hiring strategies with organizational growth and transformation goals.
• End-to-End Recruitment Ownership: Lead sourcing, assessments, interview design, selection, and offer management for a wide spectrum of roles – from frontline to leadership.
• Industry Talent Mapping: Build talent pipelines for automotive and mobility sector roles, including new-age skills (EV, digital mobility, aftersales, etc.).
• Employer Branding: Position the client as an employer of choice in the auto sector through digital branding, employee advocacy, and campus engagement.
• TA Process Excellence: Implement best practices in TA operations, leveraging ATS systems, recruitment analytics, and technology-driven sourcing.
• Team Development: Build and mentor a strong TA team, driving performance, accountability, and capability development.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Promote inclusive hiring practices, ensuring a diverse workforce that reflects client's customer base and values.
• Vendor & Campus Partnerships: Manage recruitment partners and strengthen relationships with technical institutes, B-schools, and universities for sustainable talent pipelines.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure all recruitment activities adhere to company policies, labor regulations, and industry compliance standards.

Qualification & Experince

• MBA/PGDM in HR or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 4–5 years in a leadership role.
• Prior experience in Automotive / Manufacturing / Engineering sectors is highly desirable. • Strong track record of closing leadership, niche, and volume roles.
• Proficiency in recruitment technologies, digital sourcing, and employer branding.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.