Talent Acquisition Executive - India

Wati; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Wati in Bengaluru is seeking a Talent Acquisition Executive to manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple functions. The role involves collaborating with hiring managers and leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and create a high-quality hiring experience.

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of recruitment experience, excellent knowledge of India's hiring practices, and fluency in English. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work at the forefront of AI innovation.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in recruitment or talent sourcing, preferably in tech or high‑growth environments.
• Strong knowledge of India’s hiring practices and employment regulations.
• Proven ability to source, manage, and close candidates using ATS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to define hiring needs and role requirements.
• Manage full‑cycle recruitment including sourcing and screening.
• Build strong talent pipelines using LinkedIn and relevant communities.

Skills

Recruitment expertise

Knowledge of hiring practices

Fluency in English

Experience with ATS tools

AI-assisted workflows

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Workable

AI Tools (Claude, ChatGPT)

Job description

About Wati

Started as a WhatsApp team inbox in 2020, Wati has evolved into an AI-powered customer engagement platform that goes beyond a single channel. Designed for businesses that sell, support, and grow through conversations, Wati observes customer intent in real time, decides the next best revenue action, and executes it across marketing, sales, and support — on WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, SMS, and more.

Trusted by over 16,000 customers across 190+ countries, Wati simplifies complex operations and business conversations with a unified inbox, no-code automation, and Wati AI powered by AI Copilot, Astra AI Agent and flexibility to add your own LLMs/AI.

Proudly backed by Tiger Global, Sequoia Capital, DST Global, and Shopify, and recognised as a Premium Partner of Meta and Google.

Wati, the AI-Powered Customer Engagement Platform for Revenue Growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

This role reports to the Head of Talent & Strategy based in Singapore and works closely with a globally distributed talent team across multiple time zones and regions. As a Talent Acquisition Executive, you’ll drive end-to-end recruitment across multiple functions and regions. You’ll leverage AI tools to improve efficiency and decision‑making, ensuring a smooth and high-quality hiring experience for both candidates and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to define hiring needs and role requirements
• Manage full‑cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, and offer management
• Build strong talent pipelines using LinkedIn and relevant communities
• Drive efficient hiring processes using ATS tools (Workable) and AI‑enabled workflows
• Coordinate interviews and deliver a seamless, professional candidate experience
• Support offer preparation, salary proposals, and onboarding processes
• Track hiring progress and generate insights to improve recruitment effectiveness
• Stay informed on Global market trends and contribute to employer branding initiatives

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in recruitment or talent sourcing, preferably in tech or high‑growth environments
• Strong knowledge of India’s hiring practices, and employment regulations
• Fluency in English is mandatory
• Proven ability to source, manage, and close candidates using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms (Workable is a plus)
• Exposure to building or managing AI‑assisted workflows using tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Glean, Notion AI, or similar
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple roles in a fast‑paced, globally distributed environment
• Must be open to work across different time zones

Why join us?

• Be part of a diverse, globally distributed, AI-native team
• Enjoy a collaborative, transparent, and empowering Agentic culture
• Competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements
• Work at the forefront of SaaS & AI innovation and make real impact