Talent Acquisition Lead

Job Description – Talent Acquisition Lead Location: Mumbai BKC Department: Human Resources Reports to: Manager Exp: 3-7 Yrs Only Why This Role Matters We don’t want just a recruiter. We want a builder. A networker. A talent magnet. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on 0→1 challenges —building talent acquisition functions from scratch, spotting high-caliber individuals, and convincing them to join bold new ventures. You’ll not only shape hiring for KGK but also for deep research, tech, and startup-style initiatives where the stakes are high and only the best talent will do. If you’re joining for the brand and stability, this role isn’t for you. If you’re motivated by creating, experimenting, and being trusted to deliver at the highest level without hand-holding , then read on. Role Overview As Talent Acquisition Lead , you’ll be responsible for bringing in the top minds across technology, AI, manufacturing, and research. This means executive-level and niche hiring only —finding people who “think different,” who can build, and who thrive in unstructured, fast-paced environments. You’ll need to combine creativity, extroversion, and sharp business judgment with the ability to run a world-class candidate experience. You will be trusted with autonomy, and high expectations will be placed on your delivery. Key Responsibilities High-Caliber Talent Discovery Identify and attract exceptional talent for tech, research, and strategic leadership roles . Source beyond the obvious—deep networks, referrals, academic circles, finance/tech communities. 0→1 HR Building Bring a startup-builder mindset , setting up processes from scratch while keeping them agile. Anticipate future hiring needs for new ventures and build pipelines accordingly. Creative Recruitment & Branding Design out-of-the-box hiring strategies that appeal to unconventional, high-performing candidates. Represent us as an innovative, high-growth organization , not just a traditional brand. Stakeholder & Candidate Engagement Act as a trusted partner to business leaders, understanding evolving needs. Deliver an engaging, high-touch candidate experience in both English and Hindi . Leadership Hiring Execute executive search and headhunting for critical senior roles. Use persuasion, charisma, and business acumen to close difficult hires. What We’re Looking For Proven 0→1 Experience: You’ve worked at a startup, research lab, deep finance, or tech company where you built or scaled talent acquisition from scratch—not just executed an existing process. Exceptional Talent Spotting: You can point to specific hires you made who brought unique, high-impact value to the organization. Network Builder: You are active in talent ecosystems (startup communities, finance/tech meetups, research forums, professional circles) and know how to use these networks to find hidden talent. Bilingual Excellence: You are fluent in English and Hindi for business communication, negotiations, and pitching roles persuasively. Out-of-the-Box Execution: You’ve applied at least two unconventional sourcing or hiring strategies that worked better than traditional approaches. Ownership Mindset: You’ve thrived in roles where you were given high expectations with little hand-holding , and can show results delivered independently. Business Acumen: You’ve partnered with leadership to define the type of talent needed and connected hiring strategy directly to organizational goals. Personality Fit: You are extroverted, persuasive, and confident in networking —comfortable headhunting, pitching, and building long-term candidate relationships. Metrics That Matter: Your average time-to-fill for senior or niche roles. Your offer-to-acceptance ratio . Number of hires in research/tech/finance/startup environments you’ve closed in the last 1–2 years. What We Offer A platform to build talent functions from the ground up for both KGK and new research/tech ventures. Direct access to visionary leaders in business, technology, and innovation. A dynamic, startup-style environment that rewards bold thinking and initiative. Competitive compensation and benefits. The chance to shape the DNA of multiple ventures with your hiring decisions.