Talent Acquisition Specialist - Startup

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist - Non-Tech Hiring

Reporting To: Head of HR

Work Location: Bengaluru (Onsite)

About the Role:

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist with strong experience in non-technical hiring across diverse roles from Startups. The role will work closely with the Head of HR to drive end-to-end recruitment, strengthen hiring processes, and support business growth through quality talent acquisition.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end recruitment for senior and leadership positions across multiple non-technical functions such as Finance, Operations, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain, HR, and Corporate Functions.

- Partner with business heads to understand strategic workforce needs, role requirements, and succession planning.

- Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline of senior professionals across diverse industries.

- Source candidates through executive search, networking, referrals, and industry contacts.

- Conduct high-level screening and assessment, coordinate interviews, and manage the selection process with senior stakeholders.

- Drive employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice for senior talent.

- Negotiate offers and manage candidate onboarding while ensuring a smooth experience.

- Track, report, and analyze hiring metrics, ensuring data-driven recruitment decisions.

- Provide guidance on compensation benchmarking and market trends for senior roles.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- 5+ years of experience in non-technical talent acquisition.

- Strong domain knowledge and Start up industry.

- Proven experience in executive search and strategic hiring for senior roles.

- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills.

- Deep understanding of talent mapping, market intelligence, and competitor analysis.

- Hands-on experience with ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and industry sourcing tools.

- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Preferred Experience:

- Experience hiring senior level roles.

- Exposure to multi-location hiring or pan-India recruitment.

- Experience hiring for diverse business functions in mid-to-large organizations or fast-growing companies.