Manager - Talent Acquisition (Tech)

Navi; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Navi is seeking a dynamic Manager of Tech Talent Acquisition to lead technology hiring across Engineering, Data Science, and other tech functions. You will build and scale high-performing recruitment teams, champion best-in-class practices and drive speed, quality and candidate experience across all tech roles.

The role requires strategic thinking, hands-on leadership and the ability to partner with senior stakeholders to design customized recruitment plans that support Navi's ambitious growth

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in talent acquisition with a focus on top-tier tech talent hiring.
• Proven track record in people and performance management.
• Experience creating recruitment strategies for tech leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with company goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of recruiters and TA specialists to high performance.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand staffing needs and tailor recruitment plans.
• Oversee lateral recruitment processes for technical and leadership roles.
• Utilize sourcing tech and platforms to build durable talent pipelines.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and drive data-informed hiring decisions.
• Design recruiting processes that ensure a positive candidate experience from contact to onboarding.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to attract top talent and enhance Navi's brand.
• Manage TA budget and optimize resource utilization.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Recruitment strategy

Tech recruitment

Data-driven hiring

Multi-priority management

Communication

Job description

At Navi, our mission is to simplify finance for a billion people, through technology-first products built at scale.

Founded in 2018 by Sachin Bansal and Ankit Agarwal, Navi has grown rapidly across Loans, UPI, Insurance, Mutual Funds and Digital Gold – building products designed around speed, simplicity and customer experience.

Today, millions of customers use Navi for experiences like instant personal loans, fully digital home loan sanctions within minutes, low-cost mutual funds, instant credit lines in minutes and one of India’s fastest-growing UPI platforms.

What makes Navi different is the way we build. We move fast, solve real customer problems and give people the ownership to create meaningful impact early in their journey.

Why Explore a Career at Navi?

Where Ownership Creates Real Impact

At Navi, ownership starts early. People here are trusted to solve problems, make decisions and drive outcomes that directly shape the products and experiences used by millions of customers every day.

Where Careers Accelerate

Growth at Navi is driven by impact, not tenure. We strongly believe in promoting from within and creating opportunities for people to take on larger responsibilities as they grow. If you consistently raise the bar, you’ll find the space to grow quickly here.

Where Great Talent Builds Together

We take pride in building high talent-density teams where ambitious people learn from one another every day. Working on high-scale business and technology problems creates steep learning curves, fast execution cycles and opportunities to make visible impact throughout your journey.

About the Team

The Human Resources and People Strategy team at Navi manages the entire employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition and HR operations to employee engagement and development. They partner closely with both tech and non-tech business teams to design and implement strategies that attract, retain, and develop top talent, ensuring a thriving, high-performance organizational culture.

About the Role

We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Manager of Tech Talent Acquisition to lead Navi’s technology hiring efforts. In this role, you will drive strategic hiring initiatives across Engineering, Data Science, and other tech functions; playing a critical role in helping Navi achieve its bold growth ambitions. This isn’t just about filling roles; it’s about building high-performing teams that can shape the future of financial services in India. You’ll lead a team of recruiters, champion best-in-class hiring practices, and foster a culture of speed, innovation, and quality across all tech hiring mandates.

What We Expect From You

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that supports company goals and growth objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of recruiters and talent acquisition specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and create customized recruitment plans.
• Oversee the entire lateral recruitment process, from job requisition to offer acceptance, for technical and tech leadership roles.
• Employ innovative sourcing techniques and leverage technology platforms to build and maintain talent pipelines for future needs.
• Analyze recruitment metrics to assess the effectiveness of talent acquisition efforts and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Design and implement recruitment processes that ensure a positive candidate experience from initial contact through to offer and onboarding.
• Drive employer branding initiatives in partnership with internal teams to attract top talent and enhance the company's brand reputation.
• Manage the talent acquisition budget to ensure optimal use of resources.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and best practices to continually enhance the talent acquisition function.

Must Haves

• 5-10 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a strong focus on top-tier tech talent hiring.
• Proven track record in people and performance management.
• Demonstrated success in creating and executing effective recruitment strategies for both technical and tech leadership roles across industries.
• In-depth understanding of the tech recruitment landscape and awareness of emerging trends in talent acquisition.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing recruitment teams that consistently deliver results.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to drive data-informed hiring decisions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

The Navi OS

The Navi OS is our Operating System for how we work every day. Success at Navi is defined by living these core values.

• Start with the customer
• Master the details
• Act with urgency
• Own the outcome
• Build for a decade, not a day

Win as one

We hire talented individuals who already show these strengths, because those who share these values thrive at Navi and grow with the organisation. To read more about the Navi OS, visit navi.com/our-values.

Life at Navi

Life at Navi is fast-paced, ambitious and deeply collaborative. Beyond work, teams come together through sports, celebrations, offsites, music jams, team outings and many more shared experiences that make the journey exciting and memorable.

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, through flexible leave policies, strong health and wellness benefits, free financial, legal and medical consultations, ESOPs and a workplace designed for both productivity and well-being.

Whether it’s the sports turf, gym, focus zone or nap rooms, the campus is built to make everyday work more enjoyable.

If you’d like to know more about life at Navi, our culture and employee benefits, head to our careers page: navi.com/careers/life-at-navi.

If solving meaningful problems, building at scale and growing alongside ambitious teams excites you, Navi could be the place for you.