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Talent Acquisition Manager

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Talent Acquisition Manager

About the role:

💻 Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (2-3 times per week expected in-office)

📍 Location: Noida

🖥 Experience Required: 6 - 8 years of relevant experience

⌛ Hiring Timeline: Immediate

  • Compensation: Up to INR 12 LPA CTC, depending on experience and capability.


At Suraasa, we are transforming the global teaching landscape by enabling teachers to upskill, grow, and find better career opportunities.

We are looking for result-oriented and motivated Senior Talent Acquisition professional who would take full ownership of the talent acquisition function at Suraasa. supported by a Junior Recruiter.

While the current focus is on scaling our Sales function (Closers, Setters, Team Leads), you will also lead hiring across departments like Content, Customer Success, Tech, Marketing, Design and others, depending on business needs.

This is a high-ownership, high-impact role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, understands stakeholder needs intuitively, and is excited about building future-ready teams.


Key Accountability & Responsibilities

You will own the full funnel, from demand planning and sourcing to offer closure and onboarding coordination.

Talent Acquisition Leadership

  • Own end-to-end recruitment for all open roles across Suraasa (with enhanced focus on high-frequency Sales hiring).
  • Manage and mentor the Junior Recruiter and oversee daily pipeline health.
  • Forecast hiring needs in collaboration with functional heads and plan hiring drives accordingly.

Sourcing Strategy & Execution

  • Build strong candidate pipelines using a mix of sourcing strategies, including Naukri, LinkedIn, referrals, network outreach, and job boards.
  • Deeply screen for role-fit, capability-fit, and culture-fit.
  • Partner with hiring managers to create strong JDs, interview structures, and evaluation frameworks.

Process & Candidate Experience

  • Ensure a fast, structured, and delightful candidate journey from application to onboarding.
  • Maintain high ATS hygiene, clear documentation, and timely updates to hiring stakeholders.
  • Monitor offer drop-offs and work with HR/functional leaders to improve closing ratios.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Be the first point of contact for all talent needs from various teams.
  • Proactively communicate hiring status, bottlenecks, and talent market insights with leadership.

School Hiring Vertical

  • In addition to internal hiring, take ownership of School Hiring, a growing vertical at Suraasa focused on helping our partner schools hire high-quality teachers.
  • This includes understanding school requirements, managing teacher pipelines, coordinating with internal placement teams, and ensuring timely closures for open teaching positions.


Qualification Criteria

  • 6 - 8 years of recruitment experience, with at least 2 years in fast-growth startups, B2C, or EdTech.
  • Prior experience hiring for Sales roles is critical. Experience in hiring for non-sales roles is a strong bonus.
  • Demonstrated ability to source through portals (Naukri, LinkedIn), referrals, and own recruiter networks.
  • Proficiency with ATS systems, Excel, Trello, or similar tools for recruitment tracking and coordination.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, agility, resilience under pressure, and strong negotiation skills.
  • Experience or comfort in client-facing recruitment coordination (e.g. working with schools, external partners, or staffing clients) will be a strong advantage.


Why Join Us?

  • A high-trust, high-performance culture that values both speed and substance.
  • Ownership of the entire talent engine for a global EdTech brand.
  • Mentorship, exposure, and potential to grow into a future TA Leadership role.
  • Direct collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.


About us

Suraasa is a teacher mobility and upskilling platform empowering educators to meet the demands of modern classrooms while creating global career opportunities.

What problem are we solving?

The global education system is at a crossroads: a severe shortage of qualified teachers threatens the future of millions of students. Developed nations like the U.S. and the U.K. face thousands of unfilled teaching positions, while many classrooms globally lack access to skilled educators. This pressing challenge calls for innovative solutions, and Suraasa is at the forefront of the change.

How are we solving it?

With over half a million educators on its platform, Suraasa offers globally recognized courses accredited by renowned institutions and awarding bodies. These programs focus on core teaching competencies, including pedagogy, classroom management, and the use of digital tools. They also equip educators to teach inclusively and to adapt to diverse cultural contexts. This holistic preparation ensures teachers can excel in any educational setting.

Suraasa partners with top schools globally to help them hire ready and qualified teachers from talent-rich regions like India, South Africa, and the Philippines. This approach bridges the gap between teacher supply and demand while enabling teachers to build thriving international careers.


What makes Suraasa a great place to work?

A vision that feels personal

Suraasaʼs mission goes beyond placements—it seeks to elevate teaching into a respected and aspirational profession. By providing educators with tools to succeed and opportunities to grow, Suraasa is not just addressing a crisis but shaping the future of education. Every connection made, every skill taught, and every career advanced brings us closer to a world where every child has access to a qualified teacher.

A financially secure startup with a great runway

We recently raised $6M in funding from the worldʼs top education investors. We donʼt believe in unnecessary cash burn. We focus a lot on maintaining operational profitability and net positive cash flows. We want to build a sustainable, highly scalable business.

Lots and lots of professional growth

Every team memberʼs growth and development is kept at the forefront. We have a young and highly motivated team that has the liberty to execute their ideas, learn new things, and grow in every way.

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