DGM Talent Acquisition – EV ( Heavy Commercial Vehicles )

Job Title: DGM Talent Acquisition EV (Heavy Commercial Vehicles)
Location: Kolkata (Base Location)Travel: Occasional visits to Raigarh and Raipur manufacturing plantsExperience Required: 20+ Years

Educational Qualification: Full-time MBA (HR or related specialization) from a reputed institute
Industry: Automobile / Electric Vehicles / Heavy Commercial Vehicles / SteelJoining: Immediate Joiners Preferred MUST HAVE EV/HEAVY EARTH MOVING INDUSTRY experience

Role Objective:To lead and manage the talent acquisition function for the newly launched EV division focused on heavy commercial vehicles, hiring across product development, manufacturing, plant operations, and corporate functions. The role is pivotal in building a skilled workforce for one of Indias most ambitious EV initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:Strategic Recruitment PlanningDevelop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies aligned with the EV business roadmap.Collaborate with leadership teams to forecast manpower needs across engineering, design, R&D, supply chain, and manufacturing.EV Talent AcquisitionLead niche hiring for EV-specific roles such as battery engineers, motor & drivetrain specialists, vehicle integration engineers, thermal management, and embedded systems.Develop pipelines through campus hiring, headhunting, LinkedIn sourcing, and partnerships with specialized recruitment vendors.Full-cycle Hiring ExecutionDrive end-to-end recruitment processes including JD finalization, sourcing, screening, assessments, interviews, offer rollout, and onboarding.Focus on time-to-hire, quality-of-hire, and cost-efficient sourcing.Stakeholder & Plant CoordinationRegularly interface with plant HR and functional heads in Raipur and Raigarh for on-ground hiring needs.Organize interview drives and manpower planning reviews at plant sites when required.Market Intelligence & Employer BrandingConduct market benchmarking and talent mapping for high-demand EV skillsets.Promote the employer brand in the EV domain through digital campaigns, job fairs, and LinkedIn presence.Compliance & ReportingMaintain hiring dashboards, recruitment analytics, and executive summaries for leadership reviews.Ensure adherence to hiring SLAs, diversity goals, and internal audit standards.