Talent Acquisition Lead

About Amber (https://amberstudent.com)

Long -Long-term accommodation booking platform for students (think booking.com for student housing). Amber helps 80M+ students worldwide, find and book full-time accommodations near their universities, without the hassle of negotiation, non-standardized and cumbersome paperwork, and broken payment process. We are the largest and fastest-growing student housing platform globally, with 1M+ units listed in 6 countries and across 100+ cities, and backed by $21 million in institutional funding led by Gaja Capital. We are growing rapidly and targeting $1B in annual gross bookings value by 2025.

If you are passionate about making international mobility and living, seamless and accessible, then - Join us in building the future of student housing!

(We are amogst the fastest growing companies in Asia Pacific as per Financial times https://www.ft.com/high-growth-asia-pacific-ranking-2022)

About the Role:

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Talent Acquisition Lead to drive end-to-end recruitment efforts, develop strong hiring practices, and build high-performing teams. You will lead sourcing strategies, manage a team of recruiters (if applicable), and partner closely with leadership to scale our talent pipeline in line with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and lead the entire recruitment lifecycle across functions (tech, product, business, etc.)
• Partner with department heads and hiring managers to understand current and future hiring needs
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies using platforms like LinkedIn, Naukri, social media, employee referrals, and agencies
• Build a strong employer brand through recruitment marketing, campus hiring, and social media outreach
• Optimize candidate experience by ensuring timely communication, feedback, and engagement
• Maintain recruitment dashboards, reports, and analytics to track performance metrics
• Conduct talent market mapping and competitor benchmarking
• Manage internal and external stakeholder expectations effectively
• Drive process improvements in hiring efficiency, diversity, and candidate quality
• Coach and mentor junior recruiters (if team handling is involved)

Requirements:

• 5–6 years of proven experience in end-to-end recruitment, preferably in fast-paced/startup environments
• Strong understanding of various sourcing techniques and hiring tools
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
• Experience with ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) and recruitment analytics
• Ability to multitask and handle pressure while maintaining attention to detail
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
• Experience of working in a B2C B2B environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in tech and non-tech hiring
• Familiarity with employer branding initiatives
• Exposure to campus hiring and talent pipelining