Job description
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 rapid-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.

Job requirements
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 r

📌 Talent Acquisition Specialist (Bengaluru)
🏢 Poncho Hospitality
📍 Bengaluru