Head- Talent Acquistion

The Person You are:

• An entrepreneurial leader driven to make an impact in the automotive talent landscape.
• A professional with proven execution excellence and deep knowledge of the recruiting cycle, evaluation methods, and interview techniques.
• A strong communicator with the ability to influence, inspire, and motivate a team of recruiters.
• A premier business school graduate with 8+ years of post-MBA experience in talent acquisition or related roles.

You have:

• Excellent leadership skills to attract, develop, and retain a dynamic team of 6–7 recruiters.
• Prior experience in high-volume and niche hiring, including passive sourcing through social media platforms.
• A track record of success in high-growth, high-volatility business environments.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience advising senior management on recruitment efficiencies and strategies.

Exposure to automotive recruitment functions is a strong advantage

 

The Role

The incumbent will lead the India Talent Acquisition team for automotive OEM positions and represent India on global platforms. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage a team of 6–7 recruiters to deliver on India market hiring needs.
• Act as the single point of contact for recruitment requests from business heads and departments.
• Drive recruitment priorities and invest in the development of team members.
• Design, develop, and maintain recruitment processes across all job roles.
• Conduct interviews and make hiring decisions for delivery roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with ATS platforms (e.g., Smart Recruiters, iCIMS, Taleo, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar) with the ability to drive data accuracy, reporting, and pipeline visibility.
• Proven capability in managing recruitment escalations, including stakeholder conflict resolution, critical position closures, and SLA-driven hiring demands.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret ATS data and convert insights into actionable hiring strategies.
• Interact with the global TA team to discuss open positions and align strategies.
• Lead global calls for business discussions and represent the India TA team on global forums.
• Optimize recruitment costs by selecting effective sourcing channels.
• Ensure recruitment reporting requirements are met regularly.