Talent Acquisition | Founding TA

Weekday; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 10,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday in Bengaluru is seeking a Talent Acquisition professional to lead our founding TA function. You will shape hiring strategy for a fast-growing SaaS startup, partnering with engineering, product and leadership to build a scalable talent pipeline.

You will own end-to-end recruitment, drive sourcing through innovative channels, oversee onboarding experiences, and refine our employer value proposition to attract top-tier talent in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in talent acquisition
• End-to-end recruiting across multiple roles
• Knowledge of sourcing tools, ATS, and recruitment analytics
• Ability to develop scalable HR operational frameworks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Creative problem-solving mindset with a bias for action
• Deep understanding of employee experience and onboarding
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth culture
• Passion for building diverse, high-performing teams
• Experience measuring recruitment metrics to drive improvement

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a scalable talent acquisition strategy aligned with product, market, and revenue goals.
• Source, assess, and secure top engineering, product, and sales talent through innovative channels and ATS.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, including job posting, interview coordination, and offer management.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop role-specific competency models and interview playbooks.
• Build and maintain relationships with external recruiting partners, universities, and industry communities.
• Analyze recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, cost-per-hire) to improve processes.
• Develop and enforce HR operational systems, policies, and processes for a high-performance workforce.
• Champion employee experience initiatives from onboarding to feedback loops.
• Represent the company at career fairs, tech meetups, and conferences to boost employer brand.
• Stay updated on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and hiring best practices.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Sourcing tools

ATS systems

Recruitment analytics

Stakeholder management

Employer branding

Onboarding

Data-driven recruiting

Tools

ATS

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 600000 - Rs 10000000 (i.e INR 6-10 LPA)

Experience: 1+ yrs

Location: Bengaluru

As a Talent Acquisition | Founding TA, you will spearhead our hiring strategy from the ground up, shaping our talent pipeline and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for a high-growth SaaS startup. You will partner with engineering, product, and leadership teams to understand both current and future hiring needs, leveraging data-driven insights to craft tailored recruiting approaches that align with our organizational culture and scaling goals. Your role will encompass end-to-end recruitment, from sourcing to offer negotiations, as well as the development and execution of HR operational frameworks that enhance employee experience and retention. You’ll be a key advocate for our brand, continually refining our employer value proposition and ensuring we attract top-tier talent in a competitive market.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a scalable talent acquisition strategy aligned with product, market, and revenue goals.
• Source, assess, and secure top engineering, product, and sales talent through innovative channels and applicant tracking systems.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, including job posting, interview coordination, and offer management.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop role-specific competency models and interview playbooks.
• Build and maintain relationships with external recruiting partners, universities, and industry communities.
• Analyze recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, cost-per-hire) to continuously improve processes.
• Develop and enforce HR operational systems, policies, and processes that support a high-performance workforce.
• Champion employee experience initiatives, from onboarding to feedback loops, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.
• Represent the company at career fairs, tech meetups, and industry conferences to enhance employer brand visibility.
• Stay updated on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and hiring best practices to keep the organization competitive.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 1+ years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in fast-growing SaaS startups.
• Demonstrated success in end-to-end recruiting across multiple roles and levels.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing tools, ATS systems, and recruitment analytics.
• Proven ability to develop and execute scalable HR operational frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels.
• Creative problem-solving mindset with a bias for action in ambiguous environments.
• Deep understanding of employee experience principles and onboarding best practices.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth culture with rapid iteration.
• Passion for building diverse, inclusive, and high-performing teams.
• Experience measuring and reporting recruitment metrics to drive continuous improvement.