Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview:

At FRND, we're looking for a proactive and driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HR team and help us attract and hire exceptional talent across the organisation.

You will manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple functions, including Tech, Product, Business Operations, Strategy, and Marketing. This role requires someone who can thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, manage multiple open positions simultaneously, and consistently deliver quality hires within planned timelines.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Recruitment

• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle, from understanding hiring requirements and sourcing candidates to screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding handover.
• Understand role requirements, define candidate profiles, and develop effective sourcing strategies for different positions.
• Manage multiple open positions simultaneously while maintaining hiring quality and turnaround times.
• Ensure a smooth, timely, and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

2. Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development

• Proactively source candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, referrals, professional networks, and other relevant channels.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and upcoming hiring requirements.
• Maintain a strong understanding of relevant talent markets, competitor hiring trends, and candidate availability.

3. Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Management

• Work closely with hiring managers and business leaders to understand role requirements, hiring priorities, and team-specific needs.
• Establish clear expectations around candidate profiles, interview processes, and hiring timelines.
• Follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely interview feedback and hiring decisions.
• Share regular updates on recruitment progress, pipeline health, bottlenecks, and expected closures.

4. Recruitment Planning & Execution

• Track hiring metrics, including time-to-hire, source effectiveness, interview-to-offer conversion, and offer acceptance rates.
• Maintain accurate recruitment trackers, candidate records, and pipeline reports.
• Identify hiring bottlenecks and implement practical solutions to improve turnaround times.
• Support recruitment planning and help ensure hiring targets are met within agreed timelines.

👀 What We're Looking For

• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in end-to-end talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Experience hiring across multiple functions, Tech, Product, Business Operations, Strategy, and Marketing.
• Prior experience working in a startup or high-growth organization is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing multiple roles simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with evolving hiring priorities.
• Strong sourcing skills and hands-on experience using LinkedIn, job portals, referrals, and other recruitment channels.
• Ability to understand diverse role requirements and identify relevant candidates across different experience levels.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and follow-up skills.
• A data-driven and organised approach to recruitment, with the ability to track pipelines and hiring metrics.
• A proactive, hands-on mindset with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.

Note: The FRND team works 6 days a week, with 1st and 3rd Saturdays being working days.

About FRND

FRND is redefining the way people connect by building a social platform that's not just engaging but also safe, inclusive, and fun. We're a rapidly growing startup with a bold mission: to transform online interactions into meaningful relationships.

Why FRND?

• Impact at Scale: Be part of the next big wave in social connection, shaping experiences for millions across India, LATAM, and MENA.
• Rewarding Journey: Competitive compensation, equity options, and growth that parallels FRND's explosive success.
• Learn with the Best: Collaborate directly with founders and industry pioneers, backed by stellar investors such as Krafton, India Quotient, and Elevation Capital.
• Freedom to Thrive: Enjoy an unlimited leave policy and unparalleled ownership of your work.
• Product-Centric Mindset: Work in a company where products take centre stage, solving unique challenges with innovative solutions.