Head - Talent Acquisition - Automotive Industry

Role Overview:

The Talent Acquisition Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping 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 with ambitious growth journey.

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 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 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.