Talent Acquisition - Founding TA

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟲𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟲-𝟭𝟬 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 1+ yrs

Location: Bengaluru

As a Talent Acquisition | Founding TA, you will spearhead our hiring strategy from the ground up, shaping our talent pipeline and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for a high-growth SaaS startup. You will partner with engineering, product, and leadership teams to understand both current and future hiring needs, leveraging data-driven insights to craft tailored recruiting approaches that align with our organizational culture and scaling goals. Your role will encompass end-to-end recruitment, from sourcing to offer negotiations, as well as the development and execution of HR operational frameworks that enhance employee experience and retention. You’ll be a key advocate for our brand, continually refining our employer value proposition and ensuring we attract top-tier talent in a competitive market.

Requirements

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

• Design and implement a scalable talent acquisition strategy aligned with product, market, and revenue goals.

• Source, assess, and secure top engineering, product, and sales talent through innovative channels and applicant tracking systems.

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, including job posting, interview coordination, and offer management.

• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop role-specific competency models and interview playbooks.

• Build and maintain relationships with external recruiting partners, universities, and industry communities.

• Analyze recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, cost-per-hire) to continuously improve processes.

• Develop and enforce HR operational systems, policies, and processes that support a high-performance workforce.

• Champion employee experience initiatives, from onboarding to feedback loops, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.

• Represent the company at career fairs, tech meetups, and industry conferences to enhance employer brand visibility.

• Stay updated on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and hiring best practices to keep the organization competitive.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝘁

• 1+ years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in fast-growing SaaS startups.

• Demonstrated success in end-to-end recruiting across multiple roles and levels.

• Strong knowledge of sourcing tools, ATS systems, and recruitment analytics.

• Proven ability to develop and execute scalable HR operational frameworks.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels.

• Creative problem-solving mindset with a bias for action in ambiguous environments.

• Deep understanding of employee experience principles and onboarding best practices.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth culture with rapid iteration.

• Passion for building diverse, inclusive, and high-performing teams.

• Experience measuring and reporting recruitment metrics to drive continuous improvement.