Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role: Talent Acquisition Specialist for Engineering R&D

Location: IBC Knowledge Park, Bengaluru (Corporate Office)

Reporting to: Talent Acquisition Lead

Team name: People Operations & Strategy Team

About the Team and the Role

The People Operations & Strategy team at Ather is responsible for building a robust talent landscape by designing effective recruitment practices, ensuring seamless HRMS data integrity, and aligning organizational capabilities with strategic growth goals.

This role is for a Talent Acquisition Specialist who will drive end-to-end talent acquisition efforts for Engineering R&D stakeholders, collaborate closely with hiring managers to navigate the talent market, and champion specialized hiring initiatives for our engineering function.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Recruitment Management: Source, attract, screen, and assess candidates via databases and platforms (Naukri, LinkedIn) to manage the full candidate lifecycle from initial application through to final employee onboarding and vacancy closure.
• Job Specification & Stakeholder Alignment: Develop and update job descriptions, publish opportunities across diverse recruitment channels, and leverage data-backed evidence to effectively manage hiring manager expectations regarding market dynamics.
• Selection Process & Offer Management: Facilitate the comprehensive selection process alongside business leaders, manage offer negotiations, and secure necessary internal approvals to release official job offers.
• Talent Pooling & Internal Mobility: Conduct regular mapping and searches within internal talent pools to actively promote and support career growth and development opportunities within Ather.
• Process Improvement & Strategy: Recommend continuous enhancements to talent acquisition practices, processes, and corporate policies to mature and advance the overall Talent function.
• Data Integrity & Compliance: Maintain strict data accuracy and system integrity within the internal HRMS through rigorous and periodic compliance reviews.

Experience and Qualifications

• A Bachelor's/Master's in Management or any other equivalent degree
• 4-8 years of experience in recruitment preferably across engineering roles

Must Have Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of managing full-lifecycle end-to-end recruitment practices across diverse organizational levels in Engineering R&D.
• Technical expertise in engineering hiring and specialized in hiring for Mid to Senior roles
• Advanced proficiency in utilizing targeted sourcing channels, social media sourcing methodologies, and deep database mining via platforms like Naukri & LinkedIn
• Implementation of AI to streamline the hiring process and increase efficiency & quality of hiring.
• Strong stakeholder management and ensure the candidate & hiring manager experience.
• Strong capabilities in executing selection processes, structured interviewing techniques, and strategic offer negotiation practices.

Good to Have Competencies

• Proactive talent mapping and competitive intelligence gathering within the automotive, aerospace, robotics, and core engineering ecosystems in India
• Ability to leverage recruitment analytics (e.g., funnel metrics, time-to-hire, offer-acceptance ratios, and source effectiveness) to advise business leaders on hiring
• Familiarity with engineering landscapes, specific to automotive, EV, embedded systems, or R&D domain.

Want to know more

At Ather, we've built India's first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.

Be You, With Us

The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.