Talent Acquisition Lead

Hey there! KodeKloud is 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 on the Straits Times' List of Fastest Growing Companies in 2024.

Job Description

We're looking for a Talent Acquisition leader to scale our global hiring engine. This is a hands on leadership role, directly executing mid to senior hiring worldwide while building strategy, systems, and long term talent pipelines. You will report directly to the Head of People & Culture and will initially lead one recruiter, expanding the team over time.

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

Job Requirements

• 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!

Job Responsibilities

• End to End Global Hiring (Mid Senior Roles)
  Lead on ground execution of mid to senior roles across geographies - from sourcing and outreach to selection and offer, using agencies when required.
• Hiring Strategy & Workforce Planning
  Co own hiring strategy and workforce planning across regions in partnership with the Head of People & Culture and business leaders.
• Employer Branding
  Own and strengthen KodeKloud's employer brand across channels, shaping messaging, positioning, and candidate experience.
• Niche & Long Term Talent Programs
  Design, develop and scale strategic recruitment programs such as campus hiring, alumni networks, internship programs, and other niche pipelines.
• TA Processes, Tools & Capability
  Continuously improve hiring processes, tools and best practices to enhance efficiency, data visibility and candidate experience.
• TA Team Leadership
  Lead and develop the Talent Acquisition function, providing coaching, structure and clarity, and building a strong TA team as the function grows.

Success Metrics (First 6-12 months)

• Critical mid senior roles filled with strong quality and reduced time to fill.
• Hiring demand forecasted and planned, fewer last minute escalations.
• Offer acceptance rates improve through stronger positioning and candidate engagement.
• Employer brand presence strengthens - increased inbound interest and brand perception.
• Structured hiring practices embedded across functions.
• Clear visibility into hiring metrics and pipeline health.

Job Benefits

• Fully remote: work from anywhere, even couch in pajamas.
• Big impact: design and build a TA machine from scratch, influencing strategy and execution.
• Growth & learning: reporting directly to the Head of People & Culture, with decision making authority and opportunity to expand skills.
• Strategic + hands on balance: influence workforce planning and hiring strategy while directly impacting critical hires.
• People & Culture: surrounded by passionate, awesome people in a culture of trust and transparency.

About the Company

Nome: KodeKloud. We are a fully remote startup dedicated to improving learning in tech through hands on, practical experience. With a global community of over a million users, we value diverse perspectives, creativity, and impact. All employees are treated fairly under Title VII and the ADA.