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 robust,



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

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