Talent Acquisition Lead

Hey there!KodeKloudis a young, fully remote, bootstrapped startup growing fast. We're an EdTech SaaS company dedicated to transforming the way businesses upskill their teams in DevOps, Cloud Computing, and IT by offering hands-on, practical learning experience. We're trusted by over 1 million users worldwide, and were #4 on theStraits Times List of Fastest Growing Companiesin 2024!

As trailblazers in the remote-first workforce, we seamlessly blend work from cozy cafes, sunny beaches, mountain retreats, and vibrant cities or from our company-sponsored home office setups. Our team spans the globe, and we're all about creating a fun, no-ego environment where everyone can learn, grow, and make an impact.

In this role, we're looking for someone to lead our Talent Acquisition function and scale our global hiring engine.

This is a hands-on leadership role - you will directly execute mid-to-senior hiring globally while also building strategy, systems, and long-term talent pipelines. You'll report directly to the Head of People & Culture and lead the TA function (with one person reporting into you initially, and team expansion over time).

This role blends execution excellence, strategic workforce planning, employer brand building, and TA systems thinking.

What We're Looking For:

• 10+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, with extensive experience hiring globally and for remote roles.

• Strong experience hiring mid-to-senior roles in fast-growing startups or high-growth environments; especially for a Tech/SaaS company




• Proven experience building hiring strategy and workforce planning in partnership with leadership.




• Strong hands-on sourcing capability (Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, niche talent platforms, talent mapping).




• Exposure to employer branding tools and channels (LinkedIn campaigns, Glassdoor optimization, careers page optimization, recruitment marketing initiatives).




• Ability to design scalable TA systems and processes.




• Strong command over ATS platforms and hiring analytics dashboards. Familiarity with modern TA tech stack (AI sourcing tools, automation tools, etc.) is a huge plus!

What You'll Own & Lead:

1. End-to-End Global Hiring (MidSenior Roles)

Lead on-ground execution of mid-to-senior roles across geographies - from sourcing (including outreach) to final hire - either directly or via agencies when required. Ensure strong quality-of-hire and predictable timelines.

2. Hiring Strategy & Workforce Planning

Co-own hiring strategy and workforce planning across regions in partnership with the Head of the People & Culture and business leaders. Anticipate hiring needs, build pipelines early, and reduce reactive hiring.

3. Employer Branding

Own and strengthen KodeKloud's employer brand across channels. Shape messaging, positioning, and candidate experience to attract high-caliber global talent.

4. Niche & Long-Term Talent Programs

Design, develop, and scale strategic recruitment programs such as campus hiring, maintaining alumni networks, Internship programs, and other niche pipeline initiatives. The idea is to build sustainable talent channels beyond transactional hiring.

5. TA Process, Tools & Capability

Continuously improve hiring processes, tools, and best practices to enhance efficiency, data visibility, and candidate experience. Build structured interviewing capability across managers.

6. TA Team Leadership

Lead and develop the Talent Acquisition function. Provide coaching, structure, and clarity to team members. As the function grows, hire and build a strong TA team.

What Success will look like in the first 6-12 months:

• Critical mid-senior roles are filled with strong quality and reduced time-to-fill.




• Hiring demand is forecasted and planned - fewer last-minute escalations.




• Offer acceptance rates improve through stronger positioning and candidate engagement.




• Employer brand presence strengthens (improved inbound interest and brand perception).




• Structured hiring practices are embedded across functions.




• Clear visibility into hiring metrics and pipeline health.
  
  

Why Join Us:

• Fully Remote: Work from anywhere - yes, your couch in pajamas is totally fine.

• Big Impact: You won't inherit a fully built TA machine - you'll design it. From hiring strategy to employer brand to long-term talent programs, you'll shape how KodeKloud scales globally.

• Lots of Growth & Learning: This role reports directly to the Head of People & Culture and leads the Talent Acquisition function. You'll have decision-making authority, visibility with leadership, and the opportunity to build and grow your own team (and skills!) as we scale. Plus, we're growing, and so will you - there's plenty of room to expand your skills and take on new challenges.

• Strategic + Hands-on Balance:If you enjoy thinking at a systems level while still staying close to execution, this role offers both. You'll influence workforce planning and hiring strategy while directly impacting critical hires.

• People & Culture:Expect to be surrounded by a bunch of super passionate and pretty awesome people, and a culture of trust and transparency.