Talent Acquisition Manager - Technology

JioHotstar; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

JioStar, a leading global media and entertainment company, seeks an experienced Talent Acquisition leader to translate business and technology requirements into actionable hiring plans across Product, Engineering, Design, and Analytics. You will own the full recruitment lifecycle—from requisition to onboarding—while building strong partnerships with hiring managers and candidates.

In this role, you will drive strategic sourcing for top tech talent, conduct competency-based interviews, and

Qualifications

• 6–9 years of experience in Talent Acquisition with a strong focus on technology hiring.
• Proven experience hiring for roles across Product Management, Software Engineering, Data/Analytics, and Product/UX Design.
• Familiarity with modern hiring tools, platforms, and ATS systems.

Responsibilities

• Translate business and technology requirements into structured, executable hiring plans across Product, Engineering, Design, and Analytics roles.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: requisition, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding.
• Build strong, trusted partnerships with hiring managers, candidates, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with tech leadership to understand role requirements, team structures, and skill expectations, and design targeted hiring strategies.
• Conduct structured, competency-based interviews to assess technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and cultural alignment.
• Provide market intelligence on tech talent trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor hiring practices.
• Independently lead complex searches using a structured, project-based approach and advanced sourcing techniques.

Skills

Tech recruitment

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategies

Interviewing

Tools

ATS platforms

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean sourcing

Job description

Key responsibilities:

• Translate business and technology requirements into structured, executable hiring plans across Product, Engineering, Design, and Analytics roles
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: requisition, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding
• Build strong, trusted partnerships with hiring managers, candidates, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Collaborate with tech leadership to understand role requirements, team structures, and skill expectations, and design targeted hiring strategies
• Conduct structured, competency-based interviews to assess technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and cultural alignment
• Provide market intelligence on tech talent trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor hiring practices
• Independently lead complex and niche searches using a structured, project-based approach, including intake calibration and search strategy development
• Leverage advanced sourcing techniques (Boolean, X-ray, talent mapping) to identify and engage passive tech talent
• Utilize behavioral interviewing, technical assessments, and data insights to drive high-quality hiring decisions
• Manage offer negotiations with a strong understanding of tech compensation components and candidate expectations
• Drive consistent feedback loops with candidates and hiring teams to continuously improve hiring effectiveness
• Champion diversity hiring by building inclusive pipelines across technology roles
• Optimize hiring workflows using ATS and recruitment tools; track, analyze, and report hiring metrics with actionable insights
• Effective execution of the technology hiring strategy aligned to business goals
• Achievement of hiring targets across quality, speed, diversity, cost, and candidate/hiring manager experience
• Strength and depth of tech talent pipelines across Product, Engineering, Design, and Analytics

Qualification and experience:

• 6–9 years of experience in Talent Acquisition with a strong focus on technology hiring
• Proven experience hiring for roles across Product Management, Software Engineering, Data/Analytics, and Product/UX Design
• Strong understanding of technology roles, skill sets, and hiring nuances across tech domains
• Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, high-growth environments and manage multiple priorities
• Experience advising stakeholders on tech talent market trends, competitive intelligence, and hiring strategies
• Hands-on expertise in advanced sourcing, behavioral interviewing, and assessment techniques for mid to senior tech roles
• Familiarity with modern hiring tools, platforms, and ATS systems
• Strong proficiency in direct sourcing channels, especially LinkedIn and developer/design communities (e.g., GitHub, Dribbble, Kaggle)

Personal Attributes:

• Thrives in dynamic, ambiguous environments with evolving priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
• Self-driven and capable of working independently with minimal guidance
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills within the tech ecosystem
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Balances empathy with a results-driven approach
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and deliver within deadlines

About Us

Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies.

JioStar is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.