Talent Acquisition Manager

Experience: 15 years in tech recruitment & talent strategyBase: Bangalore, IndiaWork Mode: 4 days in office + 1 day flexible (WFH or focus time)Team Size: Lead & mentor a high-performance recruitment teamAbout Us Asper.ai is a cutting-edge AI-based SaaS company focused on revolutionizing enterprise decision making, through demand planning and Revenue growth management for the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.We're looking for a strategic, hands-on Lead Recruitment professional who gets it. Someone who understands the AI revolution isn't coming—it's here. You'll own talent acquisition for our Data Science, Machine Learning, and Agentic AI teams, scaling our engineering capacity while maintaining hiring excellence.This is more than recruiting—it's building communities, spotting emerging talent, and positioning our company as the place where the best AI minds want to workWhat You'll Own Data Science & ML Talent Acquisition Build and scale pipelines for Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and Analytics roles across all seniority levelsOwn the entire recruiting lifecycle—from sourcing on GitHub, Kaggle, and academic channels to closing offersCollaborate with hiring managers to define competency frameworks for evolving DS roleAgentic AI & LLM Engineering Recruitment Scout and hire for cutting-edge roles: LLM Engineers, Prompt Engineers, AI Researchers, Autonomous Systems SpecialistsBuild relationships with niche communities in the AI/ML ecosystem (Discord communities, research labs, open-source contributors)Create recruitment strategies for emerging tech roles that don't yet have standard job descriptionsEmployer Brand & Market Positioning Shape and amplify our employer brand—use content, events, and thought leadership to attract top talentPartner with marketing to build recruitment campaigns, job content, and employer narrativePosition us as the destination for AI talent in IndiaConsulting, Sales & Marketing Recruitment Lead hiring for Consulting, Strategy, Sales, Business Development, Customer Success, and Marketing roles.Build strong talent pipelines through networking, market mapping, and targeted sourcing.Partner with business leaders to define role requirements and drive end-to-end hiring.Metrics & Insights Drive data-driven recruitment—track TTH, quality of hire, retention, and offer acceptance ratesUse insights to continuously optimize the recruitment processReport on market trends and salary benchmarking to leadershipTeam & Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a team of recruitment specialistsConduct training on technical recruiting, AI literacy, and candidate engagementCollaborate closely with HR, engineering leadership, and finance on headcount planningWho You Are Must-Haves 15 years of hands-on recruitment experience, with at least 5+ years focused on tech/AI/ML hiring 5+ years of hiring experience within the CPG or Retail industry.Proven success in scaling recruitment teams and improving time-to-hire.Strong understanding of AI, ML, and Data Science talent landscapes.Expertise in niche sourcing across GitHub, research networks, and open-source communities.Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.Proficient in ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and recruitment analytics tools.Nice-to-Haves Background in a startup or scale-up environment (Series B+)Hands-on understanding of Agentic AI, LLMs, RAG systems, and emerging AI architecturesExperience hiring for fast-growing technical teams in IndiaFamiliarity with diversity & inclusion (D&I) hiring practices and building inclusive teamsContent creation skills—can write job descriptions, recruit via social media, or build thought leadershipWhat You'll Get Competitive Compensation: Market-leading salary with performance-based bonus structureHealth & Wellness: Comprehensive health coverage, mental wellness programs, gym stipendLearning & Development: Budget for courses, certifications, conferences, and continuous upskilling in AI/MLImpact & Growth: Own a strategic function, grow your team, and directly influence company directionCollaborative Culture: Work with a forward-thinking leadership team and build authentic relationshipsBe Part of the AI Revolution: Influence how AI talent is built and scaled in IndiaWhy This Role, Why Us? You'll be at the epicenter of AI talent strategy. As AI continues to reshape every industry, we're building the team that matters. Your work won't just fill positions—it will shape the culture, capability, and trajectory of our organization.Plus: competitive market, emerging technology space, autonomous work, and a team that values both ambition and wellbeing.