Lead - Talent Acquisition

Increff; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Dynamic growth environment

Ownership opportunities in projects

Job summary

A leading retail technology firm in Bengaluru is seeking a Lead – Talent Acquisition to manage the entire hiring process. This hands-on role requires 5–7 years of recruitment experience, particularly in SaaS or tech startups. As a key point of contact for candidates, you will ensure a smooth hiring experience while leveraging ATS and AI tools. The ethos of ownership and a high-growth environment is essential, alongside strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Join us to shape the future of recruitment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in end-to-end recruitment, preferably in a SaaS/product/tech startup.
• Hands-on experience with ATS platforms and assessment tools.
• Proven exposure to automation and AI-driven hiring.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end candidate journey ensuring smooth communication.
• Drive full-cycle recruiting across multiple roles.
• Optimize the ATS and drive usage of automation tools.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Experience in SaaS

Ability to balance speed and quality

Tools

Zoho Recruit

AI-driven hiring tools

Job description

Bangalore South, India | Posted on 13/12/2025

Increff is the most preferred retail SaaS partner, solving complex inventory management and supply chain challenges for retailers seeking to revolutionize their supply chains both technologically and operationally.

What We Offer

Our core focus is on providing innovative retail tech solutions, including merchandising and omni channel inventory management. These solutions are meticulously designed to cater to the specific needs of brands and retailers, empowering them to thrive in the dynamic marketplace. Innovative technology, comprehensive support, and a dynamic environment for career growth. We offer the flexibility of hybrid work, the ownership of a startup, and the opportunity to build systems that truly scale.

Our Vision

To be the most admired retail technology company.

Role Overview

At the heart of Increff's growth is the ability to attract and hire the right talent—fast, thoughtfully, and at scale. As Lead – Talent Acquisition, you will own the end-to-end hiring engine while building modern, tech-enabled recruiting practices.

This is a high-impact, hands‑on role where you’ll partner closely with business leaders, shape candidate experience, and leverage ATS, automation, and AI to build a scalable and future‑ready TA function.

What You’ll Own

Candidate Experience First

• Own the end‑to‑end candidate journey, ensuring it is smooth, communicative, and human
• Act as the primary point of contact for candidates during critical stages
• Continuously gather feedback and improve the hiring experience
• Ensure clean, accurate, and well‑maintained candidate data within the ATS

End-to-End Hiring

• Drive full‑cycle recruiting across tech, product, sales, customer success, and corporate roles
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define role expectations, hiring plans, and timelines
• Run structured interview processes, calibration discussions, and offer closures

ATS, Tools & AI-Driven TA

• Own and optimize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)—workflows, dashboards, reporting, and adoption
• Drive usage and adoption of AI-powered and automation tools across sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, and candidate engagement
• Identify gaps, friction points, and inefficiencies across the hiring lifecycle
• Manage escalations, resolve hiring bottlenecks, and keep hiring moving
• Track and improve TA and recruitment key metrics
• Mentor and guide recruiters or manage vendors as required

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in end-to-end recruitment, preferably in a SaaS / product / tech startup
• Strong experience hiring across technical and non-technical roles
• Hands-on experience with Zoho Recruit or similar ATS platforms, and Assessment platforms
• Proven exposure to TA automation, analytics, or AI-driven hiring initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• High ownership mindset with comfort in ambiguity and fast-paced environments
• Ability to balance speed, quality, and candidate experience
• Experience scaling teams in a high-growth startup
• Exposure to employer branding, referrals, or campus hiring
• Experience building TA processes from scratch