Associate Director - Talent Acquisition - EdTech

Associate Director - Talent Acquisition

Description:

We are a fast-growing EdTech organization on a mission to revolutionize learning experiences for students across the globe. Our platform combines innovative pedagogy, technology-driven solutions, and a strong focus on outcomes to deliver impactful education. With a rapidly expanding footprint and a dynamic team, we thrive on speed, agility, and data-driven decision-making.

About the Role:

We are seeking an extremely hands-on Talent Acquisition leader with a proven track record of driving high-volume hiring in a fast-paced, sales-heavy environment. This role requires someone with a start-up mindset, strong operational rigor, and the ability to scale teams rapidly while maintaining quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Own end-to-end Talent Acquisition for all functions:

90% Non-Tech: Sales, Operations, Marketing

10% Tech: Product, Engineering

- Drive mass hiring at scale:

- 150 to 200 hires per month across junior levels (BDMs, Managers, etc.)

- Build and optimize TA systems, processes, and data-driven dashboards to track performance and hiring metrics.

- Partner with business leaders to forecast hiring needs and deliver aggressive targets.

- Lead and mentor a team of recruiters to ensure speed, quality, and compliance.

- Implement innovative sourcing strategies for bulk sales hiring and niche roles.

- Ensure agility and responsiveness in a 6-day work environment (5 days office + 1 day WFH).

Ideal Profile:

- Experience: 8+ years in Talent Acquisition with with good hands on Sales hiring experience

- Proven success in high-volume sales hiring (200+ hires/month).

- Strong data orientation, ability to work with numbers, and drive decisions through analytics.

- Aggressive, execution-focused mindset with exposure to start-up culture.

- Preference for candidates from EdTech or sales-heavy industries.

- Hands-on experience with TA systems and process automation.