R&D Recruiter – Automotive / Manufacturing
Company: JSW MG Motor India
Department: Human Resources
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Experience: 2–6 Years
Salary: Up to ₹7 LPA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Overview
We are looking for a result-oriented R&D Recruiter to manage end-to-end recruitment for technical and R&D functions within the automotive/manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate should have strong experience in technical recruitment, stakeholder management, candidate sourcing, screening and offer closure, with the ability to understand specialized R&D requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for R&D and technical positions.
- Recruit for roles such as R&D Engineers, Prototype Specialists, Technical Specialists, Researchers and other engineering functions.
- Partner with R&D leadership and hiring managers to understand technical requirements and manpower needs.
- Source candidates through Naukri, LinkedIn and other recruitment platforms.
- Identify passive candidates through professional networks, technical forums, industry databases and academic networks.
- Screen resumes and conduct initial HR discussions to assess qualifications, experience and suitability.
- Coordinate technical and HR interview rounds with internal stakeholders.
- Maintain recruitment trackers, MIS and hiring dashboards.
- Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for current and future R&D requirements.
- Manage salary discussions, offer negotiations and offer closure within approved budgets.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
Mandatory Requirements
- 2–6 years of relevant recruitment experience.
- Experience in R&D / Engineering / Technical recruitment is strongly preferred.
- Experience in Automotive, Manufacturing, Engineering or related industries preferred.
- Strong hands-on experience with Naukri and LinkedIn sourcing.
- Ability to understand technical job descriptions and identify relevant candidates.
- Strong stakeholder coordination and interview scheduling skills.
- Experience in salary negotiation and offer closure.
- Strong written and verbal English communication.
- Bachelor's degree in BBA / B.Tech or relevant discipline.
- MBA/PGDM in HR will be an added advantage.