We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition professional to drive strategic hiring initiatives within a Manufacturing / Engineering environment undergoing digital transformation.

The role will be responsible for developing and executing Talent Acquisition strategies, building talent pipelines for critical and future-focused roles, and partnering with business leaders to support hiring requirements across Digital, Automation, Industry 4.0, Industry 5.0 and emerging technologies.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Talent Acquisition within Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial or related sectors, along with an understanding of evolving technology and talent-market trends.

Location: Mumbai (Central Lines)

Educational Qualification:

- Mandatory: Full-time MBA / PGDM in Human Resources / HR
- Candidates with full-time MBA/PGDM HR from a recognized institution will only be considered.
- Make sure to udnerstand requirements clearly before applying to Avoid Rejection in Screening Phase

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Talent Acquisition

- Develop and execute Talent Acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives and evolving workforce requirements.
- Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical roles across Digital, Automation, Technology and Manufacturing.
- Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand current and future talent requirements.
- Support manpower planning and strategic hiring initiatives for business and technology functions.

Talent Market Intelligence

- Track emerging trends across Manufacturing, Engineering, Digital Transformation and HR.
- Develop insights on talent availability, compensation trends, competitor hiring and market benchmarks.




- Understand evolving talent requirements associated with Industry 4.0, Industry 5.0, Smart Manufacturing, Automation, AI, IoT and Robotics.

Digital & Data-Driven Recruitment

- Leverage digital recruitment platforms, AI-enabled sourcing tools and recruitment technologies to improve sourcing effectiveness.
- Use recruitment metrics, analytics and market data to evaluate and improve hiring strategies.
- Drive adoption of technology and automation across the recruitment lifecycle.

Stakeholder Management

- Partner with business leaders, functional heads and hiring managers to deliver talent requirements.
- Act as a Talent Acquisition advisor on talent availability, sourcing strategy, market trends and hiring challenges.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and ensure alignment between business requirements and recruitment strategy.

Candidate Experience & Employer Branding

- Ensure a positive, consistent and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Support initiatives aimed at strengthening the employer brand and attracting high-quality talent.
- Develop effective engagement strategies for critical and niche talent pools.

Process Improvement

- Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, turnaround time and sourcing efficiency.




- Drive automation and continuous improvement across Talent Acquisition processes.
- Implement relevant best practices and innovative recruitment approaches for technology-led and digitally evolving businesses.

Required Skills & Competencies

- Strong experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment.
- Good understanding of Manufacturing / Engineering / Industrial talent markets.
- Exposure to hiring for Digital, Automation, Technology or emerging technology roles.
- Understanding of Industry 4.0 / Industry 5.0, Smart Manufacturing, AI, IoT, Robotics and Digital Transformation.
- Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to work with senior stakeholders and business leadership.
- Solid understanding of modern recruitment technologies, sourcing platforms and HR Tech.
- Ability to operate in a fast-changing, technology-driven business environment.

Industry Preference: Candidates with experience in:

- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Industrial
- Automotive / Auto Components
- Industrial Automation
- Capital Equipment / Industrial Equipment
- Engineering & Technology
- Other closely related industries

Ideal Candidate Profile:

The successful candidate will be someone who can:

- Deliver results and manage hiring mandates effectively.
- Think and operate strategically.
- Build strong and lasting stakeholder relationships.
- Understand the changing technology and talent landscape.
- Drive future-ready Talent Acquisition practices.
- Communicate effectively with business leaders and hiring managers.
- Build and develop strong talent pipelines for current and future business needs.

📌 Talent Acquisition Lead (Mumbai)
🏢 Adler Talent Solutions
📍 Mumbai