Recruitment Specialist

Talent Acquisition / Recruitment Specialist

Function:
Human Resources → Talent Acquisition

Location:
Bangalore- Hybrid

Employment Type:
Full-time

CTC - 4 to 5 LPA

About Elevate Now

Elevate Now is India's first medical weight loss company, revolutionizing the weight loss industry through evidence-based medical interventions. Founded in 2022 by Suryansh Kumar, our Founder & CEO, we've created a comprehensive subscription-based weight loss program that combines doctor-led therapeutic interventions, personalized coaching, and cutting-edge technology to help over 340 million Indians achieve sustainable weight loss.

Backed by leading investors including W Health Ventures and Narayana Health, we're rapidly expanding our operations across India with an omnichannel approach that includes digital platforms and physical clinic partnerships. With 90+ team members and ambitious growth plans, we're building the future of healthcare by making medical weight loss accessible, effective, and science-driven rather than willpower-dependent.

Role Overview

We're seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Bangalore office and drive our ambitious hiring plans as we scale from startup to market leader. This role is critical for building our team across both technical and non-technical functions, with particular focus on healthcare professionals, sales associates, and health coaches who will directly impact our mission of solving obesity in India.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruitment Leadership

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for both tech and non-tech roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection of exceptional candidates aligned with our growth trajectory
• Manage high-volume hiring initiatives to support rapid scaling across multiple functions including engineering, product, marketing, sales, operations, and clinical teams
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future anticipated roles

Healthcare-Focused Talent Acquisition

• Source and recruit specialized healthcare professionals including doctors, nutritionists, health coaches, and clinical support staff
• Identify and attract top Sales Associates with healthcare/wellness industry experience
• Build networks within the medical weight loss, obesity management, and digital health communities
• Partner with clinical leadership to understand specialized skill requirements for medical roles

Strategic Recruitment Operations

• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies leveraging multiple channels including professional networks, healthcare associations, and digital platforms
• Design and implement recruitment marketing initiatives to strengthen Elevate Now's employer brand in the competitive healthcare startup landscape
• Drive employee referral programs and maintain strong internal stakeholder relationships

Startup-Focused Talent Strategy

• Collaborate with founders and department heads to understand rapidly evolving talent needs in our high-growth environment
• Build talent acquisition processes and frameworks suitable for an early-stage, fast-paced startup culture
• Ensure cultural fit assessment while maintaining high standards for technical and domain expertise
• Support onboarding initiatives to ensure seamless integration of new hires

Required Qualifications

Experience & Background

• Minimum 4 years
  of experience in talent acquisition with demonstrated success in high-volume hiring environments
• Healthcare/Wellness Industry Experience
  : Previous recruitment experience in healthcare startups, medical technology companies, or wellness platforms is highly preferred
• Sales & Customer-Facing Roles
  : Proven track record of recruiting Sales Associates, Customer Success Representatives, or Health Coaches
• Early-Stage Startup Experience
  : Experience recruiting for startups in Series A/B stage with employees

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical mindset with ability to assess both technical capabilities and cultural alignment in a mission-driven healthcare environment
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders from clinical professionals to technology leaders
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-changing environments typical of scaling startups
• Results-oriented approach with track record of meeting aggressive hiring targets and timelines

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with modern ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and recruitment marketing tools
• Experience with healthcare-specific job boards and professional networks
• Understanding of technical roles in health-tech/med-tech environments (beneficial but not mandatory)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous recruitment experience specifically with
  Health Coaches, Nutritionists, Fitness Coaches,or Wellness Professionals
• Experience recruiting
  Sales Associates
  for B2C healthcare or wellness products
• Background in
  medical device, digital therapeutics, or telehealth
  companies
• MBA or relevant certification in Human Resources
• Experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in healthcare settings
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements for healthcare staffing

What Makes This Role Unique?

Impact & Growth Opportunity

• Be part of solving India's obesity epidemic affecting 340+ million people
• Build recruitment function from ground up at India's first medical weight loss company
• Work directly with founding team and clinical leadership in shaping company culture
• Opportunity for rapid career advancement in a high-growth, well-funded startup

Healthcare Innovation Focus

• Recruit for cutting-edge roles at the intersection of medicine, technology, and behavior change
• Build teams that are directly improving health outcomes for thousands of patients
• Work with India's leading obesity specialists and medical professionals
• Contribute to democratizing access to evidence-based weight loss solutions

Why Join Elevate Now?

Mission-Driven Impact
: Join a company that's genuinely transforming healthcare by making medical weight loss accessible to millions of Indians who have struggled with traditional willpower-based approaches.

Proven Leadership
: Work alongside experienced leadership including Suryansh Kumar, our Founder & CEO, who is building and scaling a successful venture in the rapidly growing digital health sector.

Strong Backing
: Be part of a well-funded startup backed by leading investors, including W Health Ventures and Narayana Health, with clear growth trajectory and expansion plans across India.

Innovation at Scale
: Help build India's first evidence-based medical weight loss platform that combines medication, coaching, and technology in a comprehensive solution.

Career Growth
: Exceptional opportunity to grow your career in the rapidly expanding digital health sector while building recruiting expertise in a specialized, high-impact domain.

Ready to help us solve obesity in India?
Join us in building the future of medical weight loss and making a meaningful impact on millions of lives.

Elevate Now is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background, and we're particularly interested in candidates who share our mission of improving healthcare accessibility across India.