Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Function: People : Talent Acquisition Location: HSR Layout, Bangalore Role Type: Full-time About AppsForBharat (Sri Mandir App) AppsForBharat, a series B funded faith-tech startup, is backed by India’s best venture capital investors including Fundamentum, Susquehanna Asia VC, Peak XV partners (prev. Sequoia Capital), Elevation Capital, & BEENEXT. Our highly ambitious and audacious team comprises alumni from prestigious institutions like IITs & IIMs, with extensive experience in scaling high-growth startups. We're dedicated to developing mobile and web apps catering to the devotional and spiritual needs of 100s of millions of users across the globe. Our flagship product, , launched in November 2020, is the world’s largest app for Hindu devotees. It serves as a digital sanctuary for millions of devotees worldwide. Our mission is to enrich individuals' spiritual lives through innovative technology, offering seamless access to sacred pilgrims & rituals, divine teachings, and a vibrant community. The overwhelming user love motivates us as we aim to serve 100s of millions more in the coming years. The devotion market is a $44B opportunity in India (growing at 10% CAGR), which is primarily offline and unorganised. Of the $44B, the temples drive GMV of ~$27B in temple offerings, services, and commerce. There are 2M+ temples in India - about 10k of these temples have a strong historical and cultural significance. Tourism to these religious places is a $10B opportunity. The Sri Mandir app is the world’s largest app for Hindu devotees and growing 20-25% month-on-month. Learn more about AppsForBharat: , , Try the Sri Mandir app: / Role Description: 1. End-to-End Recruitment

• Ability to Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding independently
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, key competencies, and hiring strategies.
• Utilize ATS (Applicant Tracking System) to track and manage the recruitment pipeline

2. Talent Sourcing & Employer Branding

• Proactively source top talent through LinkedIn, job boards, networking events, and referrals with 90% focus on direct sourcing and reduce recruitment costs
• Drive employer branding initiatives, including job postings, careers page optimization, and social media outreach.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for critical and niche roles.

3. Candidate Experience & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure a seamless and engaging candidate experience by communicating effectively throughout the hiring process.
• Conduct screening calls, coordinate interviews, and facilitate timely feedback loops.
• Work closely with hiring managers and leadership to align on hiring priorities and workforce planning.

4. Data-Driven Hiring

• Track hiring metrics (time-to-hire, source effectiveness, offer acceptance rates, etc.) and optimize processes for efficiency.
• Leverage data insights to improve recruitment strategies and hiring decisions.
• Implement automation tools and ATS enhancements to streamline operations.

5. Offer Management & Onboarding Support

• Manage salary negotiations and offer rollouts, ensuring market competitiveness.
• Facilitate smooth onboarding and integration of new hires.
• Own candidate engagement entirely from the time of rolling out the offer till joining of the candidate

Required skills and qualifications

• MBA or equivalent full time qualification
• 3+ years of talent acquisition experience in a fast-growing Series B startup or similar environment.
• Strong experience in hiring for Marketing , Product, and Business roles at scale.
• Expertise in sourcing strategies, employer branding, and stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with ATS platforms (e.g., Kula, Keka, Success Factors) and recruitment automation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities.
• A strong data-driven approach is essential , with the ability to track and present recruitment progress using key metrics. The role requires a sharp focus on defined hiring goals, including role closure timelines, daily/weekly sourcing targets, candidate experience, and maintaining a robust backup pipeline.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Additional Perks Our office is located in the green and leafy streets of HSR Layout, Bangalore, and is designed to feel like a mindfulness zone with the sound of falling water, greenery, great books to read, great coffee/tea, and a great team alongside you to build with. As a company, we believe in autonomous small teams for maximum impact. We strive for organizational growth to align with your growth as an individual. We sincerely work towards building an inclusive culture where we celebrate your individuality and ideas are encouraged by everyone. We seek people who naturally demonstrate our values, who understand India, the challenge ahead of us, but can also solve this for the rest of the world. In addition, we also have:

• A competitive salary.
• Peaceful & pet-friendly office at the heart of HSR Layout
• Medical cover for you and your loved ones

Do your most meaningful work alongside us. Be a part of something big