Talent Acquisition Specialist

Wati is the world's leading WhatsApp-first conversational growth platform, empowering businesses to build deeper customer relationships and accelerate revenue growth.Trusted and loved by over 14,000 customers across 100+ countries, Wati has established itself as the premier choice for businesses leveraging WhatsApp and other messaging channels to connect with customers on their platform of choice.In a world where real-time interactions drive growth, Wati's story is all about business growth through conversations. At Wati, we believe that every conversation matters, whether it's engaging a first-time prospect, nurturing a qualified lead, or deepening relationships with loyal clients. We transform these conversations into opportunities for building relationships, and strong relationships lead to increased revenue. Our Platform The AI-native platform simplifies complex business operations by bringing all customer interactions under one intelligent roof. Designed for scalability and ease of use, our solution delivers a measurable ROI while adapting to businesses of all sizes, from emerging startups to established enterprises. Our Backing & Partnerships Wati is proudly backed by world-class investors including Tiger Global, Sequoia Capital, DST Global, and Shopify. As a Premier-tier Partner of Meta, Google, and WhatsApp, we maintain the highest standards of integration and platform excellence. The Opportunity We are seeking a hands-on Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive end-to-end recruitment globally across India, APAC, LATAM, UK, and the US. This is an individual contributor role where you’ll fully own the recruitment lifecycle—from pipeline building and sourcing to offer closure and onboarding. You’ll be the go-to recruitment partner for hiring managers, ensuring we bring in the right talent at the right time to fuel our rapid growth. What You'll Be Doing Independently manage the full recruitment cycle: sourcing, screening, scheduling, interviewing, and closing roles across multiple geographies. Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs, refine job requirements, and guide on talent strategy. Proactively build talent pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, referrals, and networking. Drive simultaneous global searches, balancing priorities across different regions and time zones. Deliver a seamless candidate experience, ensuring professional, timely, and transparent communication. Maintain accurate records in the ATS (Workable) and generate dashboards/reports for stakeholders. Stay informed about labor market trends, local compliance, and regional hiring nuances. Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing efforts. Requirements 5–7 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, ideally in SaaS/tech or fast-scaling startups. Ability to work independently as an IC and manage global hiring. Solid background in high-volume, multi-regional hiring (India/APAC required; LATAM/UK/US a plus). Experience hiring across both tech (engineering, product, etc.) and non-tech (sales, marketing, operations, etc.) roles. Skilled in sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, ATS—Workable preferred). Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to juggle multiple requisitions. Knowledge of regional employment practices and compliance. Comfortable with MS Office Suite and open to using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) for productivity. Professional, discreet, and able to manage confidential information responsibly. Why join us? Be part of a diverse, globally distributed team Enjoy a collaborative, transparent, and empowering culture Competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements Work at the forefront of SaaS innovation and make real impact