Talent Acquisition Associate

InCommon; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing recruitment startup in India is seeking an individual who will own the hiring process across multiple teams and roles. The role emphasizes building candidate pipelines, understanding business needs, and executing recruitment strategies in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong talent assessment skills, an ability to adapt in startup settings, and a people-driven approach to recruitment. This position is crucial for scaling the company's hiring practices as it grows.

Qualifications

• Ability to evaluate candidates based on skills and experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with candidates.
• Proficient in using tools and automation for recruitment.
• Able to operate in ambiguity with structure and judgment.
• Willingness to own end-to-end recruitment at scale.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end recruitment strategies across multiple roles.
• Work closely with founders and hiring managers to define needs.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines effectively.
• Leverage tools, automation, and LLMs to speed and improve signal.

Skills

Talent assessment

Contextual understanding

Candidate interaction

Process efficiency

Adaptability in startups

Job description

Hiring is one of the most important things any company does. It’s where most CEOs spend their time—because the people you bring in determine whether you build something enduring or not. In this role, you will own hiring across multiple roles, teams, and geographies—planning and executing recruitment strategies that help us hire better, faster, and at scale, while consistently bringing in people who truly raise the bar.

About Us:

Founded in 2023 and backed by Better Capital, InCommon helps global companies build exceptional teams in India. We obsess over transparency, authenticity, and delivering outstanding experiences-for both our clients and the talent we work with.

We’re driven by a mission to connect India’s top talent with high-impact, rewarding careers.

Role Overview

This role focuses on end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition in a fast-paced startup environment. You’ll own the execution of hiring across roles and stages—working closely with founders and hiring managers to translate business needs into high-quality hires. Your work will directly impact how quickly and effectively teams are built as the company scales.

We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys recruiting and takes pride in building strong candidate pipelines. You’re energized by speaking with candidates and understanding what makes someone exceptional for a role. You’re comfortable operating in ambiguity and bring structure, judgment, and follow-through to every search.

Who You Are

• Strong talent assessor: You can identify high-potential candidates by evaluating skills, experience, motivation, and trajectory.
• Context-oriented recruiter: You invest time in understanding the role, team, and startup context, knowing that great hiring depends on fit as much as capability.
• People-driven: You enjoy candidate interactions, build trust quickly, and represent the company thoughtfully throughout the hiring process.
• Execution-focused and systems-minded: You care about clean pipelines, clear tracking, and efficient processes, and are excited to use tools, automation, and LLMs to improve speed and signal.
• Startup-ready: You’re comfortable with pace, change, and ownership, and are motivated by building hiring foundations that can scale with the company.