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
- Team-oriented and rapid-paced work environment

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