Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

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Position Summary The Head of Talent Acquisition will lead the end-to-end recruitment strategy and execution for India across all business units, plants, engineering centers, shared services, and corporate functions. The role is responsible for developing and implementing a robust talent acquisition strategy that supports business growth, strengthens employer branding, enhances candidate experience, and ensures the timely hiring of high-quality talent. Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition Strategy Develop and execute the India Talent Acquisition strategy aligned with business objectives and workforce planning. Build proactive talent pipelines for critical and leadership positions. Drive innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent across manufacturing, engineering, digital, finance, and corporate functions. Partner with business leaders to anticipate future talent requirements. Recruitment Operations Lead end-to-end recruitment delivery across all India locations. Ensure achievement of hiring targets, time-to-fill, quality of hire, and cost-per-hire metrics. Drive recruitment process standardization and continuous improvement. Monitor recruitment effectiveness through dashboards and analytics. Stakeholder Management Act as a strategic talent advisor to business and HR leadership teams. Collaborate with plant leadership, functional leaders, and global talent acquisition teams. Ensure strong partnership with hiring managers to improve hiring outcomes and candidate experience. Employer Branding & Talent Marketing Strengthen Tenneco's employer brand in the market. Lead campus hiring, apprenticeship, diversity hiring, and leadership hiring initiatives. Build partnerships with universities, technical institutes, and industry forums. Leadership Hiring & Succession Support Lead recruitment for senior leadership and critical positions. Support succession planning by creating external talent pipelines for key roles. Ensure robust assessment and selection methodologies. Team Leadership Lead and develop the India Talent Acquisition team. Establish performance standards and capability-building initiatives. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with company policies, labor regulations, and recruitment governance standards. Maintain recruitment data integrity and reporting accuracy. Manage recruitment vendors, agencies, and outsourcing partners. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Time to Fill Quality of Hire Offer Acceptance Rate Diversity Hiring Metrics Recruitment Cost Efficiency Hiring Manager Satisfaction Candidate Experience Scores Leadership Position Closure Rate Campus Hiring Effectiveness Talent Pipeline Readiness Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required; MBA/PGDM in Human Resources preferred. 12–18 years of progressive HR/Talent Acquisition experience. Experience leading Talent Acquisition for a large manufacturing, automotive, industrial, or engineering organization. Proven track record in leadership hiring, plant hiring, campus recruitment, and talent strategy. Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities. Critical Competencies Strategic Talent Planning Leadership & Team Management Business Acumen Workforce Planning Executive Hiring Talent Market Intelligence Data & Analytics Change Management Influencing & Stakeholder Management Employer Branding