Talent Acquisition Lead - Product & Tech

GreyLabs AI; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

GreyLabs AI is seeking a hands-on Talent Partner to drive outcomes in Tech and Product hiring. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, build strong talent pipelines, and maintain a high candidate experience. The ideal candidate has 4-8 years of Talent Acquisition experience, particularly in startups, with strong sourcing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Join us to shape the hiring process and contribute to building high-performing teams in the AI space.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years in Talent Acquisition focused on Tech and Product hiring.
• Experience in a startup or high-growth company.
• Proven track record of closing strong candidates.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end hiring for Engineering and Product roles.
• Build pipelines for AI/ML engineers and data talent.
• Ensure a strong candidate experience.

Skills

Strong sourcing and headhunting skills

Excellent stakeholder management

Strong negotiation and closing skills

Ability to assess technical/product talent

Tools

ATS platforms (Kula)

Job description

WHAT THIS ROLE IS REALLY ABOUT

This is a hands‑on Talent Partner role – you’ll drive outcomes end‑to‑end, staying close to the details while working directly with founders and stakeholders.

You will think alongside stakeholders, challenge them when needed, and bring structure, insight, and market intelligence into every hiring decision.

Expect to work in ambiguity: build pipelines from scratch and close high‑quality talent without waiting for perfect JDs.

WHAT YOU WILL OWN

• End‑to‑end hiring for Engineering (Backend, AI/ML, Data) and Product roles.
• Drive high‑impact, hard‑to‑close roles with ability to scale hiring when needed.
• Ensure every hire raises the bar on capability, ownership, and culture.

2. Talent Partnering

• Shape roles with hiring managers, not just execute.
• Push back when requirements are unclear, unrealistic, or misaligned with market.
• Act as a thought partner, providing talent insights, compensation benchmarks, and hiring strategy.
• Build strong pipelines for AI/ML engineers, data talent, and product thinkers.
• Understand technical depth to screen for quality.
• Map talent from relevant ecosystems (startups, product companies, AI‑first teams).
• Create high‑intent, high‑quality pipelines through direct sourcing, referrals, and networks.
• Maintain always‑on talent benches for critical roles.
• Use communities, outbound, and creative sourcing beyond job boards.
• Allocate meaningful time to sourcing – the backbone of great hiring.

5. Hiring Execution & Velocity

• Drive fast, structured, and high‑quality processes.
• Maintain strong candidate experience, particularly for senior and niche talent.

6. Employer Brand & Culture

• Represent GreyLabs AI in the talent market.
• Build credibility with candidates through clear storytelling and honest conversations.
• Hire for high ownership, low ego, builder mindset – evaluate cultural fit actively.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Experience

• 4–8 years in Talent Acquisition with a strong focus on Tech and Product hiring.
• Experience in a startup or high‑growth company is mandatory.
• Proven track record of closing strong candidates in competitive markets.

Skills & Capability

• Strong sourcing and headhunting skills – LinkedIn is table stakes; go beyond it.
• Ability to assess technical/product talent with real depth.
• Excellent stakeholder management and confidence to challenge.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Comfort with ATS platforms (Kula) and pipeline data tracking.

Mindset – This Matters Most

• Figure‑it‑out attitude – you create clarity.
• Hands‑on approach – close the loop from sourcing to offer.
• High ownership – treat hiring goals like business goals.
• Builder mindset – build systems, not just fill roles.
• Structured thinking – bring rigor to otherwise chaotic processes.
• Speed + quality bias – fast without compromising hiring standard.

WHY JOIN GREYLABS AI

• Work directly with leadership on mission‑critical hiring.
• Build teams in one of the fastest‑growing AI categories globally.
• High ownership, high visibility, and real impact from day one.
• Opportunity to shape how hiring is done here – not just execute it.

We’re committed to creating a fair, respectful, and inclusive workplace. From hiring to growth opportunities, our decisions are based on merit, skills, and potential, never on gender, identity, background, or any other personal characteristic. Talent has no labels here, and everyone is welcome to grow and thrive with us.