Job Description

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

Job Responsibility
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.
5. Candidate Experience & Employer Brand:
Champion a positive candidate experience through transparent communication and structured interview processes.
Collaborate with employer branding teams to position Tata Motors as an employer of choice in competitive talent markets.
6. Process Excellence & Compliance:
Ensure recruitment processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with internal policies and labor regulations.
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline hiring workflows through tools, technology, and best practices.
7. Data & Reporting:
Track and analyze key hiring metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, sourcing channel effectiveness) to measure and improve recruitment effectiveness.
Share regular updates and dashboards with HR and business leadership to enable strategic workforce decisions.
8. Market Intelligence & Talent Insights:
Conduct ongoing competitor analysis, market mapping, and talent benchmarking to stay ahead of hiring trends.
Present talent insights to support business expansion and capability building efforts
Desired Candidate Profile

• Experience: 7-12 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.
• Market Intelligence: Proven experience in competitor analysis, market mapping, and creating strategic hiring pipelines within manufacturing and operations domains.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong influencing skills with experience in managing senior stakeholders and partnering with business leaders.
• Agility: Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and changing needs.
• Tools & Tech: Familiarity with modern ATS platforms, HR analytics tools and digital sourcing channels. Prior exposure to managing leadership or niche hiring is highly desirable. Experience in automotive, manufacturing, engineering, or fast-paced industries is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Action & Result Oriented Approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and influence candidates and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Basic understanding of recruitment metrics and analytics.
• Strong Talent Research & Market Mapping Ability
• Process Excellence & Operational Rigor
• High Accountability & Ownership Mindset
• Strong Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and social media platforms for sourcing and employer branding.

Skills Required