Talent Acquisition Partner - Non Tech

FirstClub; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstClub is seeking a driven Talent Acquisition professional in Bengaluru to lead non-tech hiring across multiple business functions. You will own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, build strong pipelines, and partner with senior leaders to align staffing with growth goals.

Ideal candidates bring startup experience, excellent stakeholder management, and a data-driven approach to recruitment. This role offers a fast-paced, ownership-driven environment with significant impact on talent

Qualifications

• Proven end-to-end recruitment experience for non-tech roles.
• Startup/high-growth or fast-paced environment experience.
• Strong stakeholder management with senior leaders.
• Data-driven with solid recruitment metrics.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for non-tech roles, from sourcing through offer closure and onboarding.
• Partner with business leaders to understand manpower requirements and role expectations.
• Build sourcing strategies across LinkedIn, Naukri, referrals, and job portals.
• Drive hiring across functions including GTM, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and Customer Experience.
• Handle mid-to-senior level hiring and build strong pipelines for critical positions.
• Conduct initial candidate screening and assess fit, experience, motivation, and culture.
• Own candidate experience with timely communication and follow-ups.
• Work with hiring managers to improve interview processes and time-to-hire.
• Track recruitment metrics including pipeline health and time-to-fill.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pool for current and future hiring needs.
• Support employer branding and hiring initiatives to strengthen FirstClub's talent presence.
• Identify market trends and innovative sourcing approaches.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Non-tech hiring

Stakeholder management

Sourcing across LinkedIn

Data-driven recruiting

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for non-tech roles, from sourcing through offer closure and onboarding.
• Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand manpower requirements, priorities, and role expectations.
• Build and execute effective sourcing strategies across LinkedIn, Naukri, referrals, job portals, and other relevant channels.
• Drive hiring across functions including GTM, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Category, Finance, HR, Customer Experience, and other business functions.
• Handle mid-to-senior level hiring and build strong talent pipelines for critical positions.
• Conduct initial candidate screening and assess candidates for role fit, experience, motivation, and cultural alignment.
• Own candidate experience throughout the hiring process, ensuring timely communication and follow-ups.
• Work closely with hiring managers to improve interview processes and reduce time-to-hire.
• Track recruitment metrics including pipeline health, conversion ratios, offer-to-join ratio, and time-to-fill.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pool for current and future hiring needs.
• Support employer branding and hiring initiatives to strengthen FirstClubs talent presence.
• Identify market trends, competitor talent pools, and innovative sourcing approaches.

What Were Looking For:

• 812 years of experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment, with strong exposure to non-tech hiring.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment independently.
• Strong experience in startup, high-growth, or fast-paced environments.
• Experience hiring across multiple business functions and levels.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and hiring managers.
• Strong sourcing expertise across LinkedIn, Naukri, referrals, and other talent channels
• A data-driven approach with a strong understanding of recruitment metrics.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and close positions within tight timelines.
• Strong negotiation, candidate management, and offer closure skills.
• A hands-on, proactive, ownership-driven approach and comfort working in a fast-paced environment.