Talent Acquisition Head, People & Culture

The/Nudge; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The/Nudge, an action institute focused on resilient livelihoods, is seeking a senior leader to own talent acquisition strategy and execution from Bengaluru. You will partner with senior leaders to map workforce requirements, balance rapid hiring with quality, and build a scalable, data‑driven recruitment engine across functions.

You will mentor a high‑performing TA team, optimize processes, and shape initiatives that improve candidate experience while aligning with the organization’s mission to

Qualifications

• 12–14 years of exposure to working in fast‑paced environments.
• High process orientation and sales operations rigor— strong outcome orientation.
• Passion towards bringing in and developing great talent for The/Nudge.
• Ability to balance a high‑performing engine and team growth and well‑being.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members and lead a team of high‑performing individuals.
• Experience of working with critical stakeholders in an effective way.
• Experience in Talent Acquisition/HR function in a leadership role.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the talent acquisition team, fostering a high‑performing culture.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand workforce requirements and skills needs.
• Implement scalable hiring processes to manage volume recruitment and executive hiring.
• Continuously improve recruitment processes, tools, and metrics to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.

Skills

Leadership

Talent strategy

Stakeholder management

Mentoring & coaching

Recruitment analytics

Process optimization

Job description

The/Nudge is an action institute building resilient livelihoods to alleviate poverty. We work with women, farmers, tribals, and youth across rural development, agriculture, skilling, and economic inclusion, in partnership with 15+ central and state governments. Our economic inclusion journey towards serving 25 million Indians spans 10 states and currently reaches over 1.5 million people. Through our incubator, accelerator, and grand challenges, we have supported 200+ social entrepreneurs, including Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees, Earthshot Prize winners, and nationally recognized changemakers. Founded with the support of 130+ eminent philanthropists, 40+ corporates, and 15+ foundations, The/Nudge is working towards a poverty‑free India, within our lifetime.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy:
  • Develop and execute the overall talent acquisition strategy in alignment with business goals and organizational growth plans.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage the talent acquisition team, fostering a high‑performance culture.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and department heads to understand workforce requirements, talent gaps, and the skills needed to drive company success.
  • Implement scalable and efficient hiring processes to manage both volume recruitment and executive‑level hiring.
  • Continuously improve recruitment processes, tools, and metrics to enhance efficiency, candidate experience, and outcomes.
• Recruitment Operations:
  • Oversee and optimize full‑cycle recruitment, from sourcing and screening to offer and onboarding.
  • Build a robust pipeline of top‑tier candidates, ensuring we attract the best talent for both immediate and future hiring needs.
  • Leverage modern sourcing techniques, including social media, job boards, LinkedIn, and industry events, to find both active and passive candidates.
  • Maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies, partners, and vendors to augment internal efforts when necessary.
• Talent Acquisition Technology & Analytics:
  • Evaluate and implement new recruitment technologies and tools to streamline the hiring process and enhance the candidate experience.
  • Utilize data and analytics to assess the effectiveness of recruitment efforts, refine strategies, and optimize key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Create and present regular reports on recruitment metrics, cost per hire, time to fill, quality of hire, etc., to senior leadership.
• Employer Branding & Candidate Experience:
  • Strengthen the company’s employer brand through creative marketing and recruitment campaigns that showcase the organization’s culture, values, and mission in collaboration with the Employer Branding Team.
  • Drive initiatives that create a positive and engaging candidate experience, from initial contact through to onboarding.
  • Represent the company at career fairs, networking events, and industry conferences to enhance visibility and attract top talent.
• Budget & Resource Management:
  • Manage the recruitment budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and maximum ROI for recruitment efforts.
  • Allocate resources effectively across the team and ensure that hiring processes are aligned with business priorities.

Qualifications

• Around 12‑14 years of exposure to working in fast‑paced environments.
• High process orientation and sales operations rigor— a strong outcome orientation and the ability to drive critical results within specific timelines.
• Passion towards bringing in and developing great talent for The/Nudge.
• An ability to balance a high‑performing engine and team member's growth and well‑being.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members and lead a team of high‑performing individuals.
• Experience of working with critical stakeholders in an effective way.
• Experience in Talent Acquisition/HR function in a leadership role.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

What’s in it for you?

Own your growth: An impact‑led learning environment encourages Nudgesters to invest in their learning and capacity building needs through initiatives and policies, including L&D wallet, individual development plan and internal role change opportunities.

Find your tribe: Our hiring philosophy emphasises intent, attitude, smarts and skills, in that order, to build a cohesive environment for Nudgesters. The organisation is committed to curating people‑centric policies, enhancing how employees experience life at The/Nudge.

Take big bets: Organisational initiatives are intended to facilitate Nudgesters with a view to the big picture, illustrated by our impact across 50 000+ households, 15+ governments, 200+ social enterprises and Charcha: India’s largest social sector convening forum.

Make it happen: A product‑based approach in an action‑biased environment empowers Nudgesters to implement audacious plans. Driven to fail fast, we endeavour to optimise resources in favour of programs that align with our scale ambition.

You can learn more about what we do and how we do it through this deck.

We aspire to be an inclusive and diverse organization and encourage qualified individuals irrespective of their religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, or any other dimension of identity, to apply.