Senior Manager

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