Recruitment Leader

Head Hunters; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Head Hunters is seeking an experienced Recruitment Lead for a USA-based automotive MNC to drive end-to-end talent acquisition across all levels, from entry to leadership, partnering with internal stakeholders and RPO partners. You will design sourcing strategies, track recruitment metrics, improve processes, and ensure a strong candidate experience while collaborating with compensation teams on offers.

This role demands 10+ years in TA, with automotive industry exposure and proven vendor

Qualifications

• 10+ years in recruitment/talent acquisition with 3+ years in lead/managerial roles.
• Experience in Automotive/Manufacturing/Engineering sectors preferred.
• Proven track record in managing RPO relationships and external vendors.
• Experience hiring across all levels from entry to leadership.
• Strong stakeholder management and senior leadership engagement.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed org.
• Proficiency with ATS and recruitment tools.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment across all levels and roles.
• Manage delivery through RPO partners and external vendors.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align hiring needs.
• Design sourcing and hiring strategies to meet requirements.
• Track recruitment metrics and vendor performance.
• Continuously improve recruitment processes and tools.
• Ensure a strong candidate experience throughout hiring lifecycle.
• Collaborate on offer structuring for leadership hires.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Independent work

ATS proficiency

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent

Tools

ATS platforms

Vendor management tools

Job description

About the Role

OUR CLIENT is a USA based MNC, Manufacturer of Automotive Components (Tier 1 Supplier)

We are looking for an experienced Recruitment Lead to drive end-to-end talent acquisition for a leading US-based Automotive MNC. The role requires managing recruitment across all levels entry-level, functional, and senior/leadership positions while working closely with internal stakeholders and external RPO/consultant partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive end-to-end recruitment across all levels of the organization, including functional, senior, and leadership roles
• Manage and oversee delivery through RPO partners and external recruitment consultants/vendors, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely closures
• Act as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders — business heads, hiring managers, and HR teams — to understand hiring needs and align recruitment strategy accordingly
• Design and implement effective sourcing and hiring strategies to meet business requirements
• Track and report recruitment metrics (TAT, cost-per-hire, offer-to-join ratio, RPO/vendor performance, etc.)
• Continuously improve recruitment processes, tools, and vendor performance
• Ensure a strong candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle
• Collaborate with compensation/HR teams on offer structuring for senior and leadership hires

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in recruitment/talent acquisition, with at least 3+ years in a lead/managerial capacity
• Prior experience in Automotive / Manufacturing / Engineering industry preferred
• Proven experience in managing RPO relationships and external recruitment consultants/vendors
• Demonstrated experience hiring across all levels — from entry-level to senior/leadership positions
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior business leaders
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed organization
• Proficiency with ATS and recruitment tools/platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent
• Experience in a large MNC or shared services/GCC environment

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead recruitment for a global automotive brand
• Collaborative and fast-paced work environment