Mahindra & Mahindra—Talent Acquisition Lead

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Description: Responsibilities & Key Deliverables Role Overview: We are looking for a strategic and execution-focused Talent Acquisition Lead to drive Mahindra’s hiring agenda across business units. This role will lead the in-house RPO team, manage external consultants, and ensure timely, high-quality hiring—especially for leadership and niche roles. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the in-house RPO team to deliver on hiring targets across functions and levels. Ensure quick turnaround for senior and critical roles through proactive sourcing and talent pipelining. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to forecast talent needs and align hiring plans with workforce strategy. Utilize market mapping and talent intelligence to identify and engage high-potential candidates. Develop and maintain skill matrices to guide competency-based hiring and workforce planning. Optimize external consultant partnerships for specialized hiring, ensuring performance and cost-effectiveness. Leverage recruitment analytics to drive process efficiency and improve quality-of-hire. Champion employer branding and ensure a seamless, high-touch candidate experience. Track and report on key hiring metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, offer acceptance, cost-per-hire, diversity ratios). Experience 15+ years of experience in talent acquisition, including 5-7 years in a leadership role. Experience in managing RPO or hybrid recruitment models Industry Preferred Qualifications MBA General Requirements Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, caste, race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender identity, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, educational background, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, financial status, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our teams. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. Together, we rise by embracing differences and building a future that reflects the communities we serve.