Deputy General Manager - Talent Acquisition (Commercial Functions)

Tata Motors; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Motors is seeking a Deputy General Manager - Talent Acquisition for its Commercial Functions in Mumbai. This vital role involves leading hiring strategies across Passenger Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, and Commercial Vehicles segments. The ideal candidate should possess strong experience in managing high-volume hiring and building effective teams.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in talent acquisition, engage with senior leaders, and optimize recruitment processes while fostering Tata Motors' employer brand.

Qualifications

• 12–18 years of relevant Talent Acquisition experience, preferably in Automotive or FMCG.
• Strong understanding of recruitment in sales, service, and marketing.
• Proven experience in competitor analysis and strategic hiring.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment for various roles in PV, EV, and CV segments.
• Design strategies for high-volume hiring while ensuring quality.
• Develop a high-performing Talent Acquisition team.

Skills

High-volume hiring management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Market intelligence

Agility in fast-paced environments

Tools

Modern ATS platforms

HR analytics tools

Job description

Deputy General Manager - Talent Acquisition (Commercial Functions)

Purpose of the Role: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Talent Acquisition leader to join us as DGM – Talent Acquisition for our Commercial Functions (Sales, Service and Marketing). This role is critical in driving our hiring strategies and execution across our Passenger Vehicles (PV), Electric Vehicles (EV), and Commercial Vehicles (CV) segments. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in managing high-volume hiring in fast-paced environments and will be responsible for building high-performing teams that drive business excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full-cycle recruitment process for Sales, Service and Marketing roles across PV, EV and CV segments.
• Design and implement robust strategies to manage high-volume hiring while maintaining quality and time-to-fill metrics in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
• Build strong relationships with senior business leaders and function heads to align hiring strategies with business goals; act as a strategic advisor and talent partner to senior stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing Talent Acquisition team to ensure delivery excellence and a consistent candidate experience.
• Conduct ongoing market mapping, talent intelligence and competitor benchmarking to support proactive hiring and strategic workforce planning.
• Drive initiatives to enhance Tata Motors' employer brand in the market and ensure a superior candidate experience across all touchpoints.
• Continuously optimize and streamline recruitment processes and tools to enhance efficiency, quality of hire and scalability.
• Provide regular updates and dashboards to leadership on hiring metrics, trends, and insights to support data-driven decision‑making.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Experience: 12 – 18 years of relevant Talent Acquisition experience, preferably in Automotive, FMCD or other high-volume hiring industries. Experience of working with an RPO, Staffing, Consulting firm would be an advantage.
• Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of recruitment in commercial functions – Sales, Service and Marketing.
• Market Intelligence: Proven experience in competitor analysis, market mapping and creating strategic hiring pipelines.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team across multiple geographies/functions.
• 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.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
• Stakeholder Management & Influencing Skills
• Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution
• Ability to deal with Ambiguity
• Action & Result Oriented Approach
• Strong Talent Research & Market Mapping Ability
• Process Excellence & Operational Rigor
• High Accountability & Ownership Mindset