Talent Acquisition Consultant — EV & Automotive

We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Consultant to lead specialised hiring across the electric mobility and automotive ecosystem.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who understands the EV talent landscape — from battery and powertrain engineering to manufacturing and leadership — and can build the pipelines that power India's transition to electric mobility.

You will own end-to-end recruitment, partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders, and bring a consultative, data-driven approach to attracting and closing top technical and leadership talent.

The role sits within DIYguru's talent and placement ecosystem, including emobility.careers, which connects industry-ready EV talent with employers across the sector. Full-time or part-time arrangements are both possible for the right person.

What you will do

• Drive end-to-end recruitment for engineering, R&D, manufacturing, product and leadership roles across EV and automotive
• Design and execute targeted sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, referrals and niche EV talent communities
• Build and maintain pipelines for hard-to-fill technical roles — battery systems, powertrain, motor and controller design, embedded systems, vehicle dynamics, BMS and EV manufacturing
• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders on role requirements and workforce plans
• Manage the full candidate lifecycle — sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation and onboarding
• Conduct competitor mapping, talent market intelligence and salary benchmarking for the EV and automotive sector
• Lead employer branding initiatives positioning the organisation as an employer of choice in electric mobility
• Track and report time-to-fill, quality of hire, source effectiveness and offer-to-join ratios, and act on the insight
• Stay current with EV industry trends, emerging skill demands and the competitive talent landscape across Pune and India

What we are looking for

• Six to twelve years in talent acquisition or recruitment, with at least three to four years hiring for the automotive or EV sector
• Proven track record hiring engineering and R&D talent across powertrain, battery technology, embedded systems, motor/controller design or vehicle engineering
• Hands-on experience recruiting for OEMs, tier-one suppliers or EV start-ups
• Strong sourcing expertise across LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri and specialised channels
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills
• Able to manage multiple mandates simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree required

Nice to have

• MBA or PG in Human Resources
• In-depth understanding of the EV ecosystem and key players in Pune and across India
• Familiarity with assessment and psychometric tools such as SHL or behavioural assessments
• Experience building data-driven recruitment dashboards and reports
• Prior recruitment consultancy or RPO experience alongside in-house TA exposure
• Strong professional network in the automotive and electric mobility talent market

What you get

• Shape hiring for one of the fastest-growing sectors in India
• A pivotal role in a mission-driven organisation at the centre of the EV skilling and talent ecosystem
• Exposure to leading EV OEMs, start-ups and industry partners
• A collaborative, high-ownership culture with real room to grow
• Full-time or part-time arrangements considered