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About NxtWave NxtWave is one of Indias fastest-growing ed-tech startups, revolutionizing the 21st-century job market. We’re transforming youth into highly skilled tech professionals through our CCBP 4.0 programs, regardless of their educational background. NxtWave was founded by Rahul Attuluri (Ex-Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad), Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay), and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur). Backed by Orios Ventures, Better Capital, and marquee angels, we raised $33 million in 2023 from Greater Pacific Capital. Recognized as an official partner of NSDC (under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India) and by NASSCOM, NxtWave continues to drive excellence in tech education. Notable Achievements: Named a Technology Pioneer 2024 by the World Economic Forum – one of only 100 startups globally. Won the Startup Spotlight Award of the Year by T-Hub in 2023. Recognized as the Best Tech Skilling EdTech Startup of the Year 2022 by Times Business Awards. Featured as The Greatest Brand in Education in a research-based listing by URS Media. Founders Anupam Pedarla and Sashank Gujjula were featured in Forbes India 30 Under 30 (2024) . We break learning barriers by offering vernacular content for better comprehension and retention. With paid subscribers from 650+ districts across India, our learners are hired by 2000+ companies including Amazon, Accenture, IBM, Bank of America, TCS, Deloitte, and more. Know more: https://www.ccbp.in Featured in: Economic Times | CNBC | YourStory | VCCircle Role Overview We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Hyderabad team. This role requires an experienced recruiter with a proven track record in EdTech and a passion for building high-performing teams. You will drive hiring excellence and manage a recruitment team to help us scale rapidly and efficiently. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Recruitment: Own the entire hiring process from sourcing to onboarding across multiple functions. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 3+ recruiters, ensuring goal alignment and consistent performance. Hiring Strategy: Devise data-driven hiring strategies to fulfill business demands effectively. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with business leaders and hiring managers to define role requirements and provide market insights. Sourcing Excellence: Leverage portals, social media, referrals, and other sourcing strategies to build a strong talent pipeline. Process Optimization: Regularly review and enhance recruitment practices, ensuring a positive and efficient candidate experience. Reporting & Compliance: Maintain hiring dashboards and ensure all hiring practices adhere to compliance standards. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent. Experience: 2 to 5 years of total experience, with at least 1.5 years in a team lead role (managing 3+ team members). Industry: Prior experience in EdTech or high-growth startups preferred. Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment analytics. Proven experience handling bulk and lateral hiring with short TATs. What We Offer Competitive Salary: based on skills and experience. Learning & Growth: Be part of an award-winning startup disrupting tech education. Work Culture: Collaborative, fast-paced, and performance-driven. Career Path: Clear and merit-based advancement opportunities.
