Team Lead – Talent Acquisition

Salary: INR 1200000-1500000 / year (based on experience)

Shift: (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST)

Opportunity Type: Remote

Placement Type: Full time Permanent Position

(*Note: This is a requirement for Uplers)

Welcome to Uplers—a turbo-charged hiring platform, where we build top-tier tech teams in India faster than you can say “disruption!” ?? We’re not your typical hiring partner. We’re like a well-oiled machine fuelled by nine powerful values: integrity, respect, trust, empathy, and the courage to keep it real (we call it “being candid”). We don’t just take the back seat—we take charge, focus on growth like it’s our middle name, and obsess over our customers like they’re our favourite playlist on repeat. Oh, and if data had a fan club, we’d be the founding members.

At Uplers, we live and breathe innovation, solving problems like it’s a sport. And change? It’s our best friend. We’re a tribe of growth junkies—ruthlessly ambitious and hungry for success. But a fair warning—this isn’t a journey for the faint-hearted. We’re a bold, growth-hungry team looking

for people ready to ride the waves of change and scale new heights together. Ready to disrupt the status quo with us? Let’s make a difference together!

What You’ll Be Doing (Day in the Life):

• Talent Scout & Deal Closer: Leverage your insider knowledge of the tech talent market in India and global to source the best and brightest, and seal the deal faster than you can say “You’re hired!”
• Relationship Guru: Build long-lasting client relationships that are as solid as a rock. Aim for clients who don’t just return; they advocate for us.
• Revenue Trailblazer: Own the numbers. Your execution will be revenue-oriented, but your approach? Always consultative, finding tailored solutions for each unique client need.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management skills are crucial for motivating a guiding recruitment teams.
• Team Management: Drive team performance by setting clear goals, monitoring KPIs, and providing regular feedback.
• Data Analysis & Interpretation: Collect and analyse data from HR tools, maintain quality through regular audits, and ensure accurate reporting.

? Must-Have Superpowers:

• Relationship Building: You’re basically the James Bond of client rapport — smooth, strategic, and reliable.
• Product Company Recruitment Savvy: Your knowledge of the market for tech talent in India is second to none. You understand the unique needs of product companies and how to fulfil them.
• Ownership & Revenue Focus: Goals don’t scare you. They inspire you. You’re here to grow accounts and make it rain.
• Consultative Approach: You’re not just selling; you’re advising, strategizing, and delivering value every step of the way.
• Adaptability & Agility: The market changes fast, but you change faster. Learning and pivoting is your default mode.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Obstacles are just opportunities in disguise, and you’ve got the X-ray vision to see right through them.
• Collaborative Spirit: Whether it’s an internal team or a client, you’re all about creating synergy and finding win-win solutions.

Skills Required:

• Ideal candidates must be from the Recruitment agency industry, with a minimum of 4+ years of experience in handling product engineering roles and managing a team of 4 to 5 recruiters
• Must have Client facing capabilities and directly interact with clients to gather new requirements, and follow up on Submittals, interviews, and placements.
• Must have good communication (Written & oral), team building, Leadership, and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask and juggle several responsibilities simultaneously
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills

How to apply for this opportunity?

• Register or login on our portal & fill out the application form.
• Clear the given AI Interview (30 min) and Click on ‘Apply’ to get shortlisted
• Once it’s all done, your profile will be shared with the client for the Interview round.
• When selected, just meet the client and get your exciting career started!

About Uplers:

Our goal is to make hiring reliable, simple, and fast. Our role will be to help all our talents find and apply for relevant contractual onsite opportunities and progress in their career. We will support any grievances or challenges you may face during the engagement. You will also be assigned to a dedicated Talent Success Coach during the engagement.

(Note: There are many more opportunities apart from this on the portal. Depending on the assessments you clear, you can apply for them as well).

So, if you are ready for a new challenge, a great work environment, and an opportunity to take your career to the next level, don’t hesitate to apply today. We are waiting for you!