Specialist, Talent Fulfillment

Role : Talent Fulfillment Group Specialist Location: Aurangabad, India Reporting To: Site HR Lead Team name: People Operations & Strategy About the Team and the Role: The Talent Fulfillment Group at Ather is responsible for ensuring the right engineering and business talent is deployed to the right projects at the right time. This team acts as the bridge between resource demand and supply, optimizing talent utilization across our dynamic EV ecosystem. This role is for a proactive specialist who will own the end-to-end resource fulfillment cycle. You will partner with engineering leaders to understand project demands, track talent availability, and drive strategic deployment, ensuring our teams are fully equipped to build the future of mobility. Responsibilities: Lead the full life cycle of contract staffing process for all requirements Manage team to smoothen the Contract Staffing process, strategize and propose process improvements as and when required Place the right talent and capabilities within agreed SLA to meet the needs of the business, interacting with the vendors for specifications Ownership of keeping the contract resource database updated at all times, create daily, weekly and monthly reports on metrics agreed with the stakeholders Review the payroll, purchase orders and invoicing process for the vendors, quality of vendors on metrics, identify and onboard new partners to enhance the experience and efficiency Ownership of joining and exit formalities, attendance management, statutory compliances and absenteeism management for the contract staff Work closely with the Talent Operations (TO) team and Talent Partners on the pay revision for the contract folks & Partner with compliance, ER, IR and talent partnering teams on compliance and other statutory processes. Benchmark policies, processes and practices from different industries and working with cross functional teams to implement best practices Proactive connect with functional leaders to identify and highlight problem areas and working with them in building sustainable and long-term solution. Negotiate with leaders on timelines, SLAs, policies, benefits, etc. to arrive at the best possible solution. Experience and Qualifications: A Bachelors/Master's in management or any other equivalent degree. 6 to 10 years of overall experience in a similar role Must Have Competencies: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience of working in a cross-functional team and with business leaders In depth understanding and interest in both HR and Business A proactive and structured way of working, with an eye for detail Ability to perform under pressure Previous experience in managing contract/third party staff and statutory compliances Good to have Competencies: Engineering Domain Awareness: Basic understanding of hardware, software, and manufacturing skill sets to effectively map talent to specific technical projects. Agile Framework Mastery: Understanding of agile methodologies to align resource deployment with iterative project cycles and fast-paced engineering sprints. Talent Development Insight: Ability to identify upskilling opportunities based on forecasted business needs and current capability gaps. Advanced Visualization: Experience creating dynamic dashboards and reports that allow leadership to explore talent data and uncover utilization insights independently . 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.