Senior Talent Acquisition Associate

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Senior Associate (Contract) Location: Hybrid (Preferred: Greater Bengaluru or Mumbai) Contract Type: 3 to 6-month Contract (Extendable) Compensation: 8 to10 LPA Work Schedule: MondayFriday, 9 AM6 PM (Occasional extensions may be required) Office Presence: Hybrid (1 day a week from office) About the Company Our client is a global fintech innovator delivering world-class financial services to the mobile-first generation. With offices in the US, Kenya, Nigeria, and India, they leverage the power of data science to drive financial inclusion in emerging markets. The company is backed by leading investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Trinity Ventures, Visa, and the IFC, and was founded by the former CEO of Kiva.org. Their team is mission-driven, data-obsessed, and passionate about enabling financial access for everyone. They thrive on innovation, value decentralized decision-making, and believe great ideas can come from anywhere. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Job Overview We are looking for a skilled Talent Acquisition – Senior Associate (Contract) to lead full-cycle recruitment efforts across technical and non-technical roles in a high-growth, mission-led organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the startup ecosystem, proven experience with technical hiring, and a passion for delivering excellent candidate experiences. Key Responsibilities 1. End-to-End Recruitment Drive full-cycle hiring for roles across engineering, product, data, operations, and more. Collaborate with hiring managers to define job specs, interview plans, and hiring strategies. 2. Sourcing & Talent Pipelining Proactively identify talent through platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, referrals, and Boolean searches. Build a robust pipeline of high-quality candidates. 3. Stakeholder Collaboration Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, aligning recruitment goals and timelines. Provide regular hiring updates and insights to stakeholders. 4. Candidate Experience Ensure a seamless and personalized candidate journey from outreach to offer. Represent the company brand professionally and positively at all touchpoints. 5. Market Intelligence & Branding Share insights on hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent availability. Contribute to employer branding campaigns or virtual hiring events. 6. Reporting & ATS Management Utilize ATS tools (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever) to manage hiring funnels and recruitment data. Document feedback, track progress, and generate reports. 7. Compliance & Process Optimization Ensure recruitment processes align with DEI and legal guidelines. Continuously identify ways to improve speed, quality, and candidate engagement. Qualifications 5–7 years of experience in recruitment, preferably in a fast-paced tech startup or recruitment consultancy. Proven ability to recruit across a range of technical and non-technical functions. Expertise in advanced sourcing techniques and hiring strategies. Familiarity with ATS platforms and recruitment analytics. Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills. Committed to inclusive hiring practices and a stellar candidate experience. Why Join? Work with a mission-driven team focused on global impact. Competitive compensation and hybrid flexibility. Collaborative, flat, and transparent culture. Company-provided laptop and WFH refreshment stipend. Weekly team meals and engaging social events (virtual for now). Private health insurance coverage.