Lead Recruiter

Job Description: Lead Recruiter

Experience: 4–7 Years

Location: 4th Floor, 11B/8, Tewari House Building, Pusa Road, in front of BLK Hospital, Delhi

Work Mode: 100% Work From Office

Working Hours: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM (Flexible)

Reports To: Founder

Compensation: Competitive base salary + uncapped success-based variable pay + team override

Note: Immediate joiners preferred. Candidates with a 60-day notice period are not preferred.

About the Companies

PinnacleU HR is a talent partner for high-growth Indian startups, specializing in technology, go-to-market (GTM), and leadership hiring.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Lead Recruiter who can manage critical hiring mandates, lead a team of recruiters, drive individual and team performance, and establish scalable recruitment processes. The role involves hands-on recruitment, client relationship management, team leadership, and reporting directly to the Founder.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment Delivery

• Personally manage 3–4 priority requisitions end-to-end.
• Meet individual recruitment targets and hiring goals.
• Take ownership of team-level recruitment outcomes and ensure delivery against targets.
• Handle complex and senior-level mandates, stepping in to close critical positions when required.

2. Team Leadership

• Coach, mentor, and support recruiters in their day-to-day activities.
• Allocate requisitions across the team and monitor individual performance.
• Help recruiters overcome sourcing and closure challenges.
• Build a high-performing recruitment team focused on productivity and quality.

3. Client & Candidate Management

• Conduct intake calls with founders and hiring managers to understand hiring requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive repeat business.
• Manage candidate engagement and offer closures for senior-level positions.
• Ensure a smooth recruitment experience for both clients and candidates.

4. Reporting & Process Management

• Own recruitment funnel reporting and present weekly updates to the Founder.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure ATS hygiene.
• Develop and maintain recruitment SOPs to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment speed, productivity, and scalability.

Candidate Requirements

Must-Have

• 4–7 years of experience in agency recruitment or high-velocity in-house recruitment.
• At least 1 year of experience leading or mentoring recruiters.
• Proven individual recruitment performance, with a track record of at least 4 offers per month or 15+ hires per quarter.
• Experience closing senior and leadership positions and managing founder-level clients.
• Strong Boolean sourcing skills, with the ability to demonstrate techniques live and train other recruiters.
• Ability to model 30+ outreach calls daily and coach team members to achieve similar activity levels.
• A growth mindset, strong ownership, coachability, and a metrics-driven approach.

Good to Have

• Experience hiring for startups or SaaS companies.
• Familiarity with technology stacks such as Java, React, and DevOps.
• Hands-on experience with multiple Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Working knowledge of EOR and global hiring compliance.
• An active LinkedIn presence within the talent acquisition community.
• Experience building recruitment SOPs and automations.

Why Join Us

• Fast-Track Career Growth: Opportunity to progress to Head of Talent, with potential designation and salary upgrades based on performance.
• Ownership & Autonomy: Build and lead your recruitment team while contributing directly to business growth.
• Direct Founder Access: Work closely with the Founder and benefit from quick decision-making.
• Continuous Learning: Participate in weekly reflection sessions, transparent performance reviews, and access LinkedIn Learning.
• Performance-Based Rewards: Earn uncapped variable incentives along with a share in your team's results.