Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Pune, India (Work from Office) Experience: 4+ years in Talent Acquisition, with a strong focus on Technical Hiring Company: ZenTrades.ai About ZenTrades.ai ZenTrades.ai is an AI-powered SaaS startup revolutionizing the Field Service Management (FSM) industry. We’re building the future of trade services by offering a modular business operating system (CRM + ERP) designed specifically for trades like HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc. Our platform includes LISA , an AI co-pilot that empowers field professionals with intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and smarter workflows. Founded by UW Madison and UC Berkeley alumni with deep domain and product expertise, ZenTrades.ai is on a mission to empower tradespeople to grow faster, work smarter, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Why Join ZenTrades.ai? Be Part of the 0 to 1 Journey : Join a fast-scaling startup solving real-world problems with real impact. Work with Builders : Collaborate with hands-on, high-performing leadership teams from top global institutions. High Ownership, High Impact : We value autonomy, initiative, and execution over hierarchy and status quo. Culture of Radical Candor : Transparency, humility, and curiosity are central to how we work and grow together. Learn & Scale : Gain unparalleled exposure in building hiring systems, brand, and processes from scratch. Role Overview: Talent Acquisition Specialist (Tech Hiring Focus) We’re looking for a high-energy, mission-driven TA Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. You’ll lead full-cycle hiring, with a primary focus on technical roles (Frontend, Backend, Full Stack, DevOps, etc.), while also supporting business hiring across functions. You’ll own the process, craft sourcing strategies, build pipelines, and drive hiring outcomes with speed and quality. This role offers you a front-row seat in shaping our talent engine and culture while working directly with the CEO and senior leadership. Key Responsibilities Own and drive end-to-end recruitment for technical and business roles Build and execute creative sourcing strategies across LinkedIn, GitHub, AngelList, tech communities, and more Engage and evaluate candidates for both technical acumen and cultural alignment Create and manage structured interview processes, scorecards, and candidate experiences Partner with hiring managers to forecast talent needs and deliver against hiring OKRs Drive employer branding initiatives and improve visibility in relevant communities Build strong pipelines proactively for upcoming and critical roles Track and report key hiring metrics: funnel, TAT, sourcing effectiveness, quality of hire Champion tools and automations (ATS, CRM, analytics) to scale hiring operations Conduct market mapping, talent research, and competitive benchmarking Collaborate with external agencies when necessary and drive accountability Support onboarding, referrals, and early engagement of new hires Own strategic projects like building a TA playbook, revamping JDs, and improving D&I hiring You’re a Great Fit If You Have: 4+ years of TA experience with at least 2 years in technical hiring for SaaS/tech companies Proven success in sourcing and closing engineers, product managers, and other tech talent Experience hiring across stacks – MERN, DevOps, AWS, mobile, AI/ML is a huge plus Strong business acumen with ability to collaborate with leadership and hiring managers High accountability, urgency, and resourcefulness in meeting hiring targets Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal Comfortable working with ATS platforms, Google Workspace, Sheets, and data dashboards An entrepreneurial mindset – adaptable, solutions-oriented, and thrives in chaos Experience working in startups or high-growth environments preferred Passionate about building culture, team, and scalable people systems from scratch What’s in Store for You? Exposure to Founders & Leadership : Direct access to decision-makers Impact at Scale : Build the core team that will define our culture and trajectory High Ownership : Take end-to-end charge of hiring outcomes Career Growth : Opportunity to grow into TA Lead / People Partner roles Build with Purpose : Join a startup with a real product, real revenue, and real users Dynamic Culture : We’re scrappy, collaborative, and dead serious about having fun at work Note: This role requires working from 3 PM - 1 AM  from our Pune office. Ready to build the future of trade-tech with us? Apply now and join our mission at ZenTrades.ai Show more Show less