Associate Manager, Talent Acquisition

Job Description About Tekion: Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe. Tekion is looking for a passionate and strategic Talent Acquisition leader to drive hiring excellence across our technology verticals. As an Associate Manager Talent Acquisition, you will play a pivotal role in scaling high-performing teams, building strong stakeholder partnerships, and designing innovative hiring strategies that attract top-tier talent in a competitive market. You will lead a team of recruiters, collaborate closely with business leaders, and ensure a seamless, highquality candidate experience aligned with Tekion's culture and values. This is a key opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and wants to make a lasting impact on the organization's growth. Key Responsibilities - Drive Talent Strategy: Partner with leadership to design and execute robust talent acquisition strategies that support Tekion's business growth. - End-to-End Hiring Ownership: Lead full-cycle recruitment for critical technical and non-technical roles across India. - Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong relationships with business leaders and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and deliver effective hiring solutions. - Team Leadership: Manage, coach, and develop a team of recruiters to achieve hiring excellence and continuous improvement. - Innovative Sourcing: Develop creative sourcing channels to attract diverse and high-quality talent, including passive candidates. - Employer Branding: Partner with marketing and HR to strengthen Tekion's brand presence in the talent market. - Data-Driven Insights: Use data analytics, hiring metrics, and market intelligence to guide decisionmaking and enhance recruitment efficiency. - Candidate Experience: Ensure an engaging, transparent, and positive candidate experience that reflects Tekion's culture. - DEI Advocacy: Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all hiring initiatives. - Process Optimization: Continuously evolve recruitment processes, technology, and best practices for scalability and excellence. Skills & Qualifications - Bachelor's / master's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field. - 913 years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 23 years in a people management or lead role. - Proven experience in tech hiring across engineering, product, and data functions. - Strong understanding of India's technology talent landscape and hiring trends. - Hands-on experience with ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Lever, or similar) and recruitment automation tools. - Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills. - Experience in building and mentoring high-performing recruitment teams. - Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. - Data-oriented mindset with proficiency in using metrics to drive performance and strategy. - Passion for building diverse, inclusive teams and delivering exceptional candidate experiences. Tekion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, victim of violence or having a family member who is a victim of violence, the intersectionality of two or more protected categories, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information on our privacy practices, please refer to our Applicant Privacy Notice here.