Talent Acquisition Lead

What are we looking for

Title: Lead - Talent Acquisition

Reporting to: AVP - Talent & Community Management

Company: Kulfi Collective

Location: Mumbai

About the role

At Kulfi Collective, we are on a mission to make the world (wide web) a brighter place, one incredible story at a time. We are looking for a highly motivated and people-first Lead - Talent & Community Management to join our People & Culture team. The role is perfect for someone who is passionate about building strong, connected teams and shaping a dynamic talent ecosystem both internally and externally.

The Lead will own and drive all things recruitment for Kulfi Collective. From managing full time hires to freelancers and niche creative talent, this person will ensure we attract and hire the best people who thrive in our fast-paced, creative environment and increase the talent density of our company.

A day in the life of a Lead - Talent Acquisition

• Own the end-to-end recruitment process for all internal roles across levels - from identifying talent needs to offer stages while maintaining a high standard for talent density and a minimal turn around time
• Partner with hiring managers to understand team structures and future talent needs
• Run effective hiring strategies including sourcing, screening, interviewing and offer management
• Build a thriving talent pipeline and consistently engage passive candidates and industry professionals to keep our pipeline warm
• Maintain recruitment data, reporting, and dashboards to track hiring progress and performance
• Build and manage a strong freelancer and talent network for all the services we offer
• Manage and continuously improve our candidate experience - make interviews feel personal, seamless, and aligned to Kulfi’s values
• Lead employer branding initiatives positioning Kulfi Collective as a top workspace for talent
• Build partnerships with platforms, recruiters, and also with institutes via internship & associate programs to strengthen our external talent reach

Qualities and skill sets we would like for you to showcase

• 3-5 years of experience in recruitment and talent management, preferably media, advertising, content, or start-up environments
• Strong understanding of creative and marketing roles and the freelance talent landscape
• Ability to build meaningful relationships - with candidates, internal stakeholders, and external partners
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills
• Highly organised with strong project management abilities
• Experience in sourcing strategies, talent mapping, and building talent communities on Linkedin specifically
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and excited about building high-performing, happy teams