Associate - Talent Acquisition ( Automotive)

About River

River is a design company building multi-utility products. Our flagship product River Indie, #SUVofScooters, is designed to help you get things done. Engineered to be a dependable ally on your road to success.

We're a 1000+ team headquartered in Bengaluru – backed by marquee international investors, with mobility-focused funds linked to Yamaha Motors, Al-Futtaim Automotive Group, Toyota VC, Trucks Venture Capital, Mitsui & Co. Ltd, Marubeni Ventures Inc., Lowercarbon Capital, and Maniv Mobility.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnering with hiring managers to understand requirements for roles in Engineering , R&D, Manufacturing, Software, Embedded, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering.
• Sourcing candidates through job portals, social media, campus drives, and professional networks.
• Screening resumes, scheduling interviews, coordinating interview schedules and managing candidates communication throughout the hiring process.
• Maintaining and updating recruitment databases and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Supporting employer branding initiatives to attract top talent in the semiconductor and embedded systems industry.
• Assisting in onboarding new hires and ensure a smooth candidate experience.
  
  

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 2 to 4 year of relevant work experience in talent acquisition or full-cycle recruiting.
• Bachelor degree / MBA in HR, Business, or a related field is preferred but your approach and attitude matter more.
• Strong sourcing instincts and comfort engaging passive talent - headhunting or proactive outreach experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with tools like Naukri, LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS and alternative platforms.
• Agility and a growth mindset - someone who thrives in ambiguity and learns quickly.
• Startup experience is welcome but not essential.
• Must be available to join immediately or within 15 days.