Talent Acquisition Lead

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | Full-time

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About Us:

At Vahan, we are building the first AI powered recruitment marketplace for India’s 300 million strong Blue Collar workforce, opening doors to economic opportunities and brighter futures.

Already India’s largest recruitment platform, Vahan is supported by marquee investors like Khosla Ventures, Y Combinator, Airtel, Vijay Shekhar Sharma (CEO, Paytm), and leading executives from Google and Facebook.

Our customers include names like Swiggy, Zomato, Rapido, Zepto, and many more. We leverage cutting-edge technology and AI to recruit for the workforces of some of the most recognized companies in the country.

Our vision is ambitious: to become the go-to platform for blue-collar professionals worldwide, empowering them with not just earning opportunities but also the tools, benefits, and support they need to thrive. We aim to impact over a billion lives worldwide, creating a future where everyone has access to economic prosperity.

If our vision excites you, Vahan might just be your next adventure. We’re on the hunt for driven individuals who love tackling big challenges. If this sounds like your kind of journey, dive into the details and see where you can make your mark.

What you will be doing:

  • Own Vahan’s recruitment process: Setup and manage recruitment at Vahan end-to-end, from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring a seamless and engaging candidate experience

  • Tech & Product Hiring: Drive the recruitment for all technical and product roles, including Engineering, Data, Product, and Design, and build high-performing teams

  • Leadership Recruitment: Spearhead the search for senior leadership positions, attracting and securing the best talent to guide our vision

  • Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with the leadership and hiring managers to understand hiring needs, provide insights, and deliver on recruitment goals

  • Systems and Data: Setup and maintain recruitment systems, ensuring proper instrumentation for reporting, data-driven decisions and process improvement

  • Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external recruitment vendors, optimizing performance and ensuring alignment with company standards

You will thrive in this role if you:

  • Have the Experience: Bring 7+ years of recruitment expertise, including 3+ years leading and mentoring a team

  • Obsess Over Experience: Are dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience to every candidate, ensuring their journey with us is positive and memorable

  • Love New Challenges: Enjoy stepping into uncharted territory and finding innovative solutions to problems

  • Embrace the Hunt: Have a proactive mindset, ready to solve problems on the fly and drive results

  • Improve continuously: Rely on data to guide your decisions and continuously seek ways to enhance processes

  • Value ownership: Take pride in your work, with a strong sense of independence and accountability

At Vahan, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact in a sector that touches millions of lives. We’re committed to not only advancing the livelihoods of our workforce but also, in taking care of the people who make this mission possible. Here’s what we offer:

  • Unlimited PTO: Trust and flexibility to manage your time in the way that works best for you.

  • Comprehensive Medical Insurance: We’ve got you covered with plans designed to support you and your loved ones.

  • Monthly Wellness Leaves: Regular time off to recharge and focus on what matters most.

  • Competitive Pay: Your contributions are recognized and rewarded with a compensation package that reflects your impact.

Join us, and be part of something bigger—where your work drives real, positive change in the world.