Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title:

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist – India

Location:

India – Remote

Organizational Overview:

• Yanolja Cloud Solution Pvt. Ltd. (YCS) is a global end-to-end hospitality technology provider specializing in solutions for small and medium-sized accommodation businesses.
• With more than 480+ team members and 20+ years of experience, YCS currently serves 40,000+ customers in over 170 countries, supporting 50+ languages through its software, along with a 24/7 support network.
• We have a local team in 15+ countries, including India, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, USA, Mexico, and more.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead hiring efforts across India. This individual will be responsible for driving full-cycle recruitment, leveraging local job portals such as LinkedIn, Naukri, Indeed, and others to identify and hire top talent across multiple functions. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the Indian talent market and excels in managing stakeholder expectations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for roles across Tech, Product, Sales, Operations, and Customer Success functions within India.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies customized for the Indian market using:
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Indeed, Monster, and local job boards
• Social media, employee referral programs, networking groups, university engagement, and external recruitment agencies.
• Write and post compelling, localized job advertisements that attract qualified candidates.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial HR interviews, and coordinate technical/functional interviews with hiring teams.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand job requirements, develop role scorecards, and set realistic hiring timelines.
• Track and report on recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, source effectiveness, etc.).
• Ensure recruitment practices are compliant with Indian labor laws and internal HR policies.
• Support employer branding initiatives by contributing to content, events, and outreach activities aimed at increasing Yanolja's visibility in the Indian talent market.
• Build and manage relationships with local staffing agencies, RPO vendors, and other talent partners.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• 5–7 years of full-cycle recruitment experience in India, preferably across multiple functions.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience hiring using Naukri, LinkedIn, and other India-specific sourcing channels.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as Greenhouse, Lever, Workable, etc.
• Strong sourcing, headhunting, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume, and remote-first environment.
• Knowledge of Indian labor and employment practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in SaaS, hospitality technology, or startup environments.
• Prior work experience in a multinational or cross-cultural team setting.
• Proficiency in Hindi and/or regional Indian languages is a plus.
• Exposure to recruitment marketing or employer branding strategies is desirable.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary + performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to grow within a high-growth, tech-driven global organization.
• Work in a remote-first environment with flexible policies and strong work-life balance.
• Access to professional training, mentorship, and global exposure.

Why Join Us:

• Join a leading global SaaS company transforming the hospitality industry.
• Lead strategic hiring initiatives in one of our fastest-growing markets.
• Collaborate with diverse, multicultural teams across global markets.
• Be a key player in building our India talent foundation.
• Contribute directly to Yanolja Cloud's mission-driven growth in hospitality tech.