Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Ford Motor Company; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Motor Company in Chennai is seeking a Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition to independently lead recruitment planning and delivery, partnering with leaders to meet organizational talent needs and strengthen recruitment practices.

The role requires developing SOPs, targeted sourcing, managing ATS/HCM systems, and advising senior leaders on talent strategy, while designing training to enhance hiring across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in HR, business, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of work experience with a Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment planning and delivery to achieve timely, objective hiring outcomes.
• Develop SOPs and benchmarks across the recruitment lifecycle.
• Manage day-to-day administration of recruitment technologies (HCM, ATS).
• Advise senior leaders on talent acquisition strategy and decisions.
• Design training programs to strengthen hiring managers' capabilities.
• Represent the organization in engagements with regulators, consultants and vendors.
• Lead continuous improvement across sourcing channels and candidate experience.
• Establish standards for recordkeeping and analytics on recruitment trends.
• Help shape and execute talent acquisition initiatives aligned with hiring priorities.

Skills

Talent acquisition

SOP development

Stakeholder collaboration

Recruitment planning

ATS/HCM management

Data analytics

Employer branding

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in HR/Business

Tools

HCM systems

ATS platforms

Job description

Job Description:

The Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition, is expected to independently lead recruitment planning and delivery to achieve timely, consistent, and objective hiring outcomes. Key expectations include developing standard operating procedures and benchmarks across the recruitment lifecycle-from talent planning and sourcing to candidate screening, evaluation, selection, offer management and negotiation, candidate status management, and new hire onboarding. The role combines hands-on recruitment expertise with advisory partnership, guiding leaders and collaborating with teams to meet organizational talent needs and continuously strengthen recruitment practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and consistent recruitment practices in partnership with stakeholders, covering workforce planning, job advertising and posting, candidate screening and evaluation, and candidate engagement. Embed objective hiring standards and compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies.

• Develop targeted sourcing strategies with hiring managers and HR partners, using talent market intelligence to inform recruitment plans. Build candidate pipelines through networking, career fairs, and relationships with colleges, universities, and professional associations. Share regular progress updates to support current and future hiring needs.

• Provide specialist expertise and manage day-to-day administration of recruitment technologies, including HCM, recruitment management and applicant tracking systems. Collaborate with HR, IT and other stakeholders to support system integration and compatibility across recruitment platforms.

• Provide specialist guidance on the organization's online recruitment presence, recruitment marketing and advertising, employer branding, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and vendor relationships. Translate this expertise into practical recommendations for senior stakeholders, aligned with established policies and processes.

• Design training programs that strengthen hiring managers' capabilities in candidate sourcing, interviewing and talent assessment. Incorporate organizational priorities, industry trends and recruitment best practices to support effective hiring.

• Represent the organization in recruitment-related engagements with regulatory bodies, external consultants and vendors and other agencies. Build productive working relationships that support organizational interests and recruitment objectives.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing channels, employer branding, candidate experience and recruitment workflows. Partner with stakeholders to implement sustainable improvements aligned with long-term organizational plans.

• Establish standards, processes and templates for accurate recordkeeping and confidential handling of talent acquisition data. Develop reports and analytics that highlight recruitment trends, inform decisions and guide continuous improvement.

• Advise senior leaders on talent acquisition decisions by applying in-depth expertise in sourcing, assessment and recruitment strategy. Help shape and execute talent acquisition initiatives that support organizational hiring priorities.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree (preferred) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of work experience with a Master's degree, preferably in Human Resources or a related field.

Requirements: