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Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its innovative SaaS platform, empowering telco operators worldwide to effortlessly launch innovative digital brands or refresh existing ones, accelerating their transformation into techcos. Today, Circles partners with leading telco operators across multiple countries and continents, including KDDI Corporation, Etisalat Group (e&), AT&T, and Telkomsel, creating blueprints for future telco and digital experiences enjoyed by millions of consumers globally. Besides its SaaS business, Circles operates three other distinct businesses: Circles.Life : A wholly-owned digital lifestyle telco brand based in Singapore, Circles.Life is powered by Circles SaaS platform and pioneering go-to-market strategies. It is the digital market leader in Singapore and has won numerous awards for marketing, customer service, and innovative product offerings beyond connectivity. Circles Aspire : A global provider of Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) solutions. Its cloud-based Experience Cloud platform enables enterprises, service providers and developers to deliver and scale mobile, messaging, IoT, and connectivity services worldwide. Jetpac : Specializing in travel tech solutions, Jetpac provides seamless eSIM roaming for over 200 destinations and innovative travel lifestyle products, redefining connectivity for digital travelers. Jetpac was awarded Travel eSIM of the Year. Circles is backed by renowned global investors, including Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia), Warburg Pincus, Founders Fund, and EDBI (the investment arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board), with a track record of backing industry challengers. Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiting & Operations) Role Overview We re looking for a hands-on Talent Acquisition Specialist who can own hiring end-to-end while also leading the operational backbone of our recruiting function. This hybrid role blends full-cycle recruitment with TA operations ideal for someone from a SaaS startup who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys engaging with candidates, and loves building efficient, scalable processes. Youll be both a strategic hiring partner to our teams and the go-to person for recruiting systems, data, and workflow optimization . Key Responsibilities Full-Cycle Recruiting Own end-to-end hiring for key roles across GTM, Product, and/or Engineering. Partner with hiring managers to scope roles, define scorecards, and drive interview processes. Source, screen, and manage candidates through the pipeline, delivering a best-in-class candidate experience. Support employer branding efforts through job ads, social content, and referral campaigns. Talent Operations Manage and optimize the ATS including workflows, templates, and reporting. Build and maintain recruiting dashboards; track key metrics like time-to-fill, funnel efficiency and recruiting process optimisation. Own documentation of processes, interview guides, and hiring playbooks. Liaise with People Ops, Finance, and Legal for hiring compliance and relevant needs. Special Projects & Enablement Drive recruiting initiatives such as interviewer training, referrals program, and tool rollouts. Continuously improve recruiting practices to support scale, consistency, and candidate quality. Assist in building talent pipelines and nurturing future talent pools for critical roles. What You Bring 3-5 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting and/or talent acquisition operations , ideally in a SaaS or tech startup . Proven track record hiring across technical and/or business teams. Experience with ATS platforms and recruiting tech stack Analytical mindset confident in reporting on hiring metrics and spotting trends. Process-driven and detail-oriented with strong project management skills. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, low-ego attitude. High visibility, high impact, and room to grow into a senior talent or people ops role.
