Talent Acquisition Lead

RoleNanonets is hiring a Talent Acquisition Lead to build and run our recruiting function. This person will own hiring strategy and execution across technical, GTM, G&A, and leadership roles. The role is hands-on. You will personally drive sourcing, pipeline building, interview process design, recruiter and hiring manager enablement, closing, and recruiting operations.This is a high-impact role for someone who can operate like both a recruiter and a builder: strong judgment on talent, high standards, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to create repeatable systems as the company scales.What you will doOwn end-to-end recruiting across multiple functions and seniority levelsPartner with founders and hiring managers to define org needs, role scorecards, and hiring plansBuild high-quality pipelines through outbound sourcing, referrals, networks, and targeted searchImprove quality of hire by sharpening role definitions, interview loops, and decision-making frameworksRun a disciplined hiring process from kickoff through offer closeTrain hiring managers and interviewers on structured interviewing and candidate assessmentTrack funnel metrics and diagnose bottlenecks across sourcing, screening, onsite, offer, and acceptanceBuild recruiting processes, tools, templates, and operating cadences that scaleStrengthen Nanonets' employer brand with thoughtful candidate communication and a high-quality candidate experiencePartner closely with leadership on workforce planning, hiring prioritization, and compensation calibrationHelp recruit senior and hard-to-fill talent, including leadership, enterprise GTM, product, engineering, and AI talentEstablish a high bar for speed, rigor, and candidate qualityWhat we are looking for6+ years of recruiting experience, with meaningful experience owning hiring in fast-growing startups or high-performance environmentsStrong track record hiring across business, technical, and leadership rolesAbility to source top talent directly, not just manage inbound or agency flowStrong judgment on talent and ability to assess both capability and trajectoryExperience partnering with founders and senior leadersComfortable working with ambiguity and changing prioritiesStrong communication skills and high credibility with hiring managers and candidatesData-driven approach to recruiting; knows how to use funnel data to improve outcomesExperience designing structured interview processes and closing senior candidatesHigh ownership, urgency, and attention to detailPreferredExperience recruiting for B2B SaaS, AI, automation, or enterprise software companiesExperience hiring in the US and IndiaExperience building recruiting operations or leading a small recruiting teamFamiliarity with ATS systems, sourcing tools, and recruiting analyticsStrong taste in talent and a clear view on what "great" looks like in startup environmentsWhat success looks likeCritical roles are filled with high-quality candidates on strong timelinesHiring managers trust the process and feel supportedCandidate quality and offer acceptance rates improveInterview loops are consistent, efficient, and signal-richRecruiting becomes a competitive advantage for Nanonets

Created: 2026-05-17