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.