Talent Acquisition Senior Specialist

At Suraasa, we are transforming the global teaching landscape by enabling teachers to upskill, grow, and find better career opportunities.We’re seeking a driven and results-focused Talent Acquisition Senior Specialist to lead and own the entire hiring function at Suraasa, supported by a team of two recruiters.While the current focus is on scaling our Sales function (Closers, Setters, Team Leads), you will also lead hiring across departments like Marketing, Design, Human Resources, Partnerships, Customer Success, etc, depending on business needs.This is a high-ownership, high-impact role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, understands stakeholder needs intuitively, and is excited about building future-ready teams.Location: Hybrid Role. (2-3 times per week expected in-office in Noida)Key Accountability & Responsibilities:You will own the full funnel, from demand planning and sourcing to offer closure and onboarding coordination.Talent Acquisition Leadership Own end-to-end recruitment for all open roles across Suraasa (with enhanced focus on high-frequency Sales hiring). Manage and mentor the Junior Recruiter and oversee daily pipeline health. Forecast hiring needs in collaboration with functional heads and plan hiring drives accordingly.Sourcing Strategy & Execution Build strong candidate pipelines using a mix of sourcing strategies, including Naukri, LinkedIn, referrals, network outreach, and job boards. Deeply screen for role-fit, capability-fit, and culture-fit. Partner with hiring managers to create strong JDs, interview structures, and evaluation frameworks.Process & Candidate Experience Ensure a fast, structured, and delightful candidate journey from application to onboarding. Maintain high ATS hygiene, clear documentation, and timely updates to hiring stakeholders. Monitor offer drop-offs and work with HR/functional leaders to improve closing ratios.Stakeholder Collaboration Be the first point of contact for all talent needs from various teams. Proactively communicate hiring status, bottlenecks, and talent market insights with leadership.Requirements• 6 - 8 years of recruitment experience, with at least 2 years in fast-growth startups, B2C, or EdTech.• Prior experience hiring for Sales roles is critical. Experience in hiring for non-sales roles is a strong bonus.• Demonstrated ability to source through portals (Naukri, LinkedIn), referrals, and own recruiter networks.• Proficiency with ATS systems, Excel, Trello, or similar tools for recruitment tracking and coordination.• Excellent stakeholder management, agility, resilience under pressure, and strong negotiation skills.• Experience or comfort in client-facing recruitment coordination (e.g. working with schools, external partners, or staffing clients) will be a strong advantage.Benefits A high-trust, performance-driven culture with strong leadership and ownership. Opportunity to build scalable HR systems for a global EdTech brand. Direct exposure to leadership, decision-making, and organisational design. A financially disciplined startup with a clear long-term vision and runway.