Director Talent Acquisition

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Talent Acquisition Leader to spearhead and elevate the recruitment function at Affle 3i. As a core architect of our people engine, you will be responsible for scaling our hiring operations across diverse business verticals — including technology, product, sales, and corporate functions in alignment with our rapid growth and innovation goals.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who can blend long-term vision with hands-on execution, build a strong top-of-funnel engine, and strengthen our ability to consistently hire top-tier talent in highly competitive markets. You will play a critical role in defining sourcing strategies, shaping our employer brand, and delivering a seamless, high-quality candidate experience — all while leading, coaching, and enabling a high-performing TA team. As Affle 3i expands its footprint and deepens its tech-first positioning, your work will directly influence the quality of talent that drives our next phase of growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute a forward-looking talent acquisition strategy that aligns with Affle 3i’s dynamic business goals and growth trajectory.
• Analyze sourcing performance metrics and continuously optimise efforts to increase conversion rates and reduce time-to-fill.
• Collaborate with senior business leaders to forecast hiring needs and convert them into actionable plans.
• Build and scale efficient, data-driven hiring processes, frameworks and KPIs.
• Establish clear frameworks, success metrics, and KPIs to continuously improve hiring effectiveness and ensure accountability across the TA function.

Talent Sourcing & Hiring Excellence

• Demonstrated experience in proactive headhunting, including identifying high-potential talent, engaging passive candidates, and conducting initial evaluations to ensure strong alignment with role and organisational requirements
• Lead full-cycle hiring efforts for leadership, technology, product, sales and data roles.
• Implement data-driven sourcing strategies to improve quality of hire and reduce time-to-fill.
• Ensure excellence in talent pipelines for critical and niche roles.

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

• Strengthen Affle’s employer brand through talent marketing, social engagement and partnerships.
• Champion a seamless and engaging candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to business heads and hiring managers, ensuring alignment between hiring priorities and business objectives.
• Proactively manage stakeholder expectations by providing hiring insights, market intelligence and timely updates on hiring progress.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor and grow a high-performing Talent Acquisition team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Technology, Tools & Analytics

• Evaluate and enhance TA technology stack including ATS, CRM and analytics dashboards.
• Leverage recruitment data to track key metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire and offer-to-join ratios.
• Present regular hiring reports and insights to senior leadership.

Experience & Education

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, with 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in hiring for tech-first, digital, or product-based companies.
• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or related field preferred.

Domain Expertise

• Proven ability to scale hiring across functions including technology, executive and commercial roles.
• Deep understanding of the Indian and APAC talent markets; global hiring exposure is a plus.
• Proficient in recruitment analytics, employer branding and DEI best practices.
• Hands-on experience with modern ATS platforms and talent tech tools.

Soft Skills

• Strong business acumen with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• High degree of accountability, problem-solving and decision-making capability.

Why Join Us?

Affle 3i Limited is a global technology company enabling AI-led solutions in mobile advertising. Affle enables advertisers to optimize targeting, personalize user engagement and maximize ROI by combining proprietary data, deep audience insights and advanced generative AI capabilities. With our market-leading portfolio of tech platforms, we empower brands to move beyond automation toward next-gen experiences with measurable impact. Our consumer intelligence platforms deliver personalized solutions at scale, helping marketers connect with audiences in more relevant and meaningful ways. With innovative tech-powered capabilities, we drive performance across every stage of the mobile marketing journey. We are augmenting our authentic intelligence with AI-powered agents and algorithms, going beyond efficiency to adapt in real time and influence outcomes that matter. Affle 3i Limited is listed on the NSE (AFFLE) and BSE (542752).

At Affle 3i, you will have the opportunity to influence how we attract top talent and shape our future workforce. You will work closely with a visionary leadership team, operate at scale and lead a high-performing team during a phase of accelerated growth and innovation. At Affle 3i, you will not just fill roles — you will shape the future of a fast-scaling, innovation-led organisation. As a key member of our Talent Acquisition leadership, you will drive strategic hiring initiatives, build high-impact teams and directly influence how talent fuels business growth. This is a rare opportunity to lead during a period of rapid expansion in a company that thrives on experimentation, agility and bold thinking. If you are looking to leave a legacy while growing alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, this is your stage.

We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants in joining our organization. Please note that, due to the large volume of applications received, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. We thank you for your understanding and for taking the time to apply.