Talent Acquisition - Lead

Role Overview

The Talent Acquisition Lead will be responsible for building a world-class recruitment function for Reward360. You will lead end-to-end talent acquisition strategy, manage the recruitment pipeline, and ensure we attract top tier talent aligned with our company culture and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth plans
• Lead recruitment for critical roles; manage job postings, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation
• Build and maintain relationships with external recruiters, agencies, and talent networks
• Improve time-to-hire and cost-per-hire metrics through process optimization and best practices
• Create compelling employer brand narrative and represent Reward360 at industry events and campuses
• Design and implement sourcing strategies including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referral programs,

and passive talent outreach

• Conduct interviews and provide hiring recommendations; ensure diverse candidate pipelines
• Maintain ATS (Applicant Tracking System) and recruitment analytics; report on key metrics to

leadership

• Lead onboarding coordination with HR to ensure smooth candidate transition
• Stay current with talent acquisition trends, tools, and best practices in fintech/banking

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of talent acquisition experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior recruiting role
• Proven track record of successful full-cycle recruitment for technical and non-technical roles
• Strong experience with ATS platforms (Workday, Lever, Greenhouse, or similar)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships across departments
• Data-driven mindset with ability to analyze and report on recruitment metrics
• Familiarity with finance/fintech/banking industry is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building TA function from scratch or scaling recruiting teams
• Knowledge of employer branding and recruitment marketing
• Experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in hiring
• Exposure to technical recruiting or specialized talent acquisition

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking – Ability to develop long-term TA strategy aligned with business objectives
• Leadership – Capable of managing and mentoring recruitment team members
• Stakeholder Management – Strong ability to partner with hiring managers and cross-functional teams
• Problem Solving – Creative solutions to recruitment challenges and bottlenecks
• Attention to Detail – Ensuring accuracy in candidate information, job descriptions, and offer letters

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Director-People & Culture Work Environment & Location This position is based in Bangalore-HSR Location, with five days working model.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits