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

🔹 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

Requirements

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; 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; 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

Benefits

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