Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Role

We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist who is not just a recruiter—but a strategic hiring partner. This role is tailor-made for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments, understands the nuances of tech hiring, and can work seamlessly under tight deadlines and high expectations.

You’ll play a key role in attracting and hiring top technical talent while contributing to other people-centric initiatives such as employee engagement, performance support, and culture building.

Key Responsibilities

🔹 Technical Recruitment (Primary Focus – 80%)

• Own end-to-end recruitment for all tech roles including Backend, Frontend, DevOps, QA, Product, and Data etc

• Build sourcing strategies using job portals, networks, LinkedIn, referrals, and campus drives

• Conduct detailed screening and evaluations to ensure top-quality talent pipelines

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand role requirements, interview plans, and feedback loops

• Manage candidate communication, interview scheduling, and post-offer engagement

• Drive campus hiring programs and establish partnerships with top engineering and management colleges

• Use ATS and recruitment dashboards effectively for tracking and reporting

🔹 HR Collaboration (Secondary Focus – 20%)

• Support the employee engagement agenda through activities, surveys, and feedback mechanisms

• Collaborate in performance review processes and feedback frameworks

• Partner with internal stakeholders to nurture a strong, positive, and inclusive work culture
  

Who You Are

• 3 to 4.5 years of hands-on experience in technical hiring (product-based/startup experience is a must)

• Proven ability to work under pressure, manage multiple open roles, and close positions within tight timelines

• Strong exposure to campus hiring, stakeholder management, and talent branding

• Familiarity with ATS tools (e.g., Recruitee, Greenhouse, Lever, etc.) and strong Excel skills for reporting and tracking

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Proactive, execution-driven, and adaptable to change

• Passionate about tech, people, and creating meaningful hiring experiences

What We’re Looking For

• MBA in Human Resources from a Tier I/II/III college

• 3+ years of proven experience in end-to-end recruitment, especially in tech startup/product-based companies and QSR domain

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

• Agile, adaptable, and driven — with a startup mindset

• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

• A go-getter attitude combined with the ability to work under pressure

• Can join immediately or within a short notice period
  

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a lean, high-impact talent team with real ownership

• Work closely with business & tech leaders

• Fast-moving, flat-structured environment where your ideas matter

• Great culture, flexibility, and the chance to make a visible difference