Associate - Talent Acquisition ( Automotive)
River · Bengaluru
- Experience2–4 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Posted29 Sept 2026
About River
River is hiring in Bengaluru in automotive mobility. This role looks for around 2+ years of experience.
Skills
- talent acquisition
- resume screening
- applicant tracking systems
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Naukri
- candidate sourcing
The role
A talent acquisition associate at an automotive mobility company sources engineering and manufacturing candidates, screens resumes, and coordinates hiring through LinkedIn Recruiter and applicant tracking systems. The role also supports employer branding and onboarding.
Full job description
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.