Why Recro
Recro works as an outcome-first talent partner for high-growth startups and evolving GCCs, helping them build and scale elite engineering teams across Generative AI, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, and modern product stacks. We operate as an alpha delivery layer, enabling companies to move fast without compromising on engineering quality or culture. We focus on building long-term capability, not just closing roles aligning talent strategy directly with business outcomes.
Role: Lead - Talent Acquisition/TA Lead
Location: Bengaluru
What You'll Do
You will operate as a strong individual contributor and lead a small team of 35 recruiters owning the full-cycle technical hiring process end-to-end while driving data-led decisions and building sourcing excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Run deep, end-to-end technical hiring across niche domains including Data Engineering, AI/ML, Gen AI, Agentic AI, Data Analytics, and Big Data
- Leverage open-source sourcing tools and technologies (Boolean search, GitHub, LinkedIn X-Ray, ATS integrations, talent intelligence platforms, etc.) to proactively build pipelines
- Mentor and guide a lean team of 35 recruiters, supporting their growth across the recruitment lifecycle
- Maintain, analyze, and present hiring dashboards and scorecards to stakeholders identifying bottlenecks and driving course corrections in real time
- Partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders to align on priorities, SLAs, and quality benchmarks
- Champion operational excellence refining processes, sourcing strategies, and candidate experience continuously
What We're Looking For
- 810 years of solid end-to-end recruitment experience, with deep expertise in technical hiring
- Prior experience hiring at GCCs (Global Capability Centers) and/or fast-paced startups is a strong plus
- Demonstrated ability to work as an IC while managing a small team comfortable owning outcomes both individually and collectively
- Excellent command of open-source sourcing tools and technologies; you know where talent hides and how to reach them
- Strong data fluency you track, present, and act on metrics proactively, not reactively
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management ability
- Hybrid work model (23 days onsite); immediate joiners preferred
