Talent Acquisition Manager

Role: Manager Talent Acquisition Ola Electric

Function: Human Resources / Talent Acquisition

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 10+ years

About Ola Electric

Ola Electric is leading Indias transition to sustainable mobility. We are building world-class EV technology, scalable manufacturing capability, and a next-generation mobility ecosystem. To fuel our hyper-growth and build Indias premier talent pipeline, we are looking for a strategic, hands-on Talent Acquisition Leader to head our Campus Relations and Volume Tech Hiring mandates.

Role Overview

As Manager – Talent Acquisition, you will drive end-to-end strategy and execution for engineering and technical talent acquisition across top-tier campuses (IITs, NITs, premier tech institutes) as well as off-campus volume tech hiring programs. You will serve as the strategic bridge between academic institutions and high-growth engineering teams at Ola Electric, ensuring we attract, assess, and onboard world-class technical talent at scale.

Key Responsibilities

1. Campus Relations & Strategy

• Drive long-term strategic relationships with Placement Offices, Deans, and Directorates across top engineering institutes (IITs, NITs, IIITs, BITS, and premier tech universities).
• Design and execute Ola Electric’s national Campus Recruitment Strategy for Graduate Engineer Trainees (GETs), Post Graduate Engineer Trainees (PGETs), and Interns.
• Lead campus engagement programs, including hackathons, guest lectures, technical workshops, and campus ambassador initiatives, to establish Ola Electric as an employer of choice.

2. Volume & High-Scale Tech Hiring

• Architect and execute large-scale off-campus and early-career tech hiring drives to meet rapid business expansion targets.
• Manage high-volume hiring funnels without compromising on candidate quality, technical standards, or candidate experience.
• Design standardized, robust assessment frameworks and technical evaluation processes tailored to different engineering domains (Software, Firmware, Hardware, Battery Tech, EV Systems).

3. Stakeholder Management & Business Alignment

• Partner closely with Engineering Directors, VPs, and HR leadership to forecast headcount needs, define skill profiles, and align campus strategy with business roadmaps.
• Deliver regular analytics and dashboards covering key recruitment metrics: time-to-hire, offer acceptance rate, source mix, diversity ratios, and campus ROI.
• Build and manage seasonal budget allocations for campus drives, branding events, and assessment vendors.

4. Team Leadership & Process Excellence

• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of campus recruiters and talent acquisition specialists.
• Streamline ATS tracking, automated assessments, and offer management workflows to ensure seamless operations during peak campus seasons.
• Ensure exemplary candidate experience across all touchpoints from initial outreach to onboarding.

Required Candidate Qualifications & Experience

• Education: MBA / PGDM in HR/Operations OR M.Tech in a technical discipline from a recognized premier institute.
• Experience: Minimum 10+ years of core Talent Acquisition experience, with a proven track record in Campus Hiring, Tech Hiring, and Volume Hiring.
• Domain Exposure: Prior experience in high-growth Tech, EV, Automotive, Product Engineering, or E-commerce companies scaling large engineering teams.
• Campus Track Record: Demonstrated experience leading Tier-1 campus hiring drives across IITs, NITs, and top tech institutes in India.
• Analytical & Operational Capability: Strong mastery over data-driven recruiting metrics, vendor management, and ATS tools.
• Communication: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.