Talent Acquisition Manager – EV (Heavy Commercial Vehicles)

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Manager – EV (Heavy Commercial Vehicles) Location: Kolkata (Base Location) Travel: Occasional visits to Raigarh and Raipur manufacturing plants Experience Required: 8–10 Years Educational Qualification: Full-time MBA (HR or related specialization) from a reputed institute Industry: Automobile / Electric Vehicles / Heavy Commercial Vehicles / Steel CTC: Up to ₹12 LPA Joining: Immediate Joiners Preferred Company Overview: Our client is a leading integrated steel manufacturing conglomerate, now entering the Electric Vehicle (EV) space with a bold initiative focused on Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCVs) . With a strong legacy in core industries and infrastructure, the organization is positioning itself as a front-runner in India’s commercial EV revolution. Role Objective: To lead and manage the talent acquisition function for the newly launched EV division focused on heavy commercial vehicles, hiring across product development, manufacturing, plant operations, and corporate functions. The role is pivotal in building a skilled workforce for one of India’s most ambitious EV initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Recruitment Planning Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies aligned with the EV business roadmap. Collaborate with leadership teams to forecast manpower needs across engineering, design, R&D, supply chain, and manufacturing. EV Talent Acquisition Lead niche hiring for EV-specific roles such as battery engineers, motor & drivetrain specialists, vehicle integration engineers, thermal management, and embedded systems. Develop pipelines through campus hiring, headhunting, LinkedIn sourcing, and partnerships with specialized recruitment vendors. Full-cycle Hiring Execution Drive end-to-end recruitment processes including JD finalization, sourcing, screening, assessments, interviews, offer rollout, and onboarding. Focus on time-to-hire, quality-of-hire, and cost-efficient sourcing. Stakeholder & Plant Coordination Regularly interface with plant HR and functional heads in Raipur and Raigarh for on-ground hiring needs. Organize interview drives and manpower planning reviews at plant sites when required. Market Intelligence & Employer Branding Conduct market benchmarking and talent mapping for high-demand EV skillsets. Promote the employer brand in the EV domain through digital campaigns, job fairs, and LinkedIn presence. Compliance & Reporting Maintain hiring dashboards, recruitment analytics, and executive summaries for leadership reviews. Ensure adherence to hiring SLAs, diversity goals, and internal audit standards. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year Application Question(s): Do you have experience into Automobile Industry experience for Talent Acquisition?