Talent Acquisition Specialist

Expected start date

ASAP (position is open if you can still read this)

Positions Open

2

Experience Required

Fresh or 2-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment

Education Required

Education is flexible; However Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Tech is a plus.

Salary package

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Monthly performance-based increments & cash bonuses
  
  
  

Perks

• Opportunity to work & grow with a Y-Combinator backed Founder who has been doing startups for more than a decade
• More than 90% of customers are based in the USA (get exposure working on cutting-edge/disruptive tech)
• Opportunity to travel abroad and gain invaluable exposure
• We have offices in Pakistan, Qatar & America.
  
• Experience Hyper-growth in your career based on the Silicon Valley mindset
• A strong base salary
• Flexible working hours
• High performance oriented and resilient work environment / workstation
• Company Issued Laptops/ Electronic Devices based on need and performance
• Free Food ( Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner/ Snacks/ Fruits and Beverages)
• 24/7 Access to the office
• Performance base paid cool-off period
• Dedicated time / Access to a plethora of Learning Resources
• Knowledge base mini library present at the office
• Fastest network (internet) in Pakistan
• Medical insurance, treatment and employee care for astronauts
• Overnight Stay Facilitation: Sleeping pods and Lockers
• Recreational activities / trips
• Highest Grade Massage Chairs
• Gaming corner - PS5
• Insured parking space
• Support team available for facilitation of employees
• Taxation, Accounts and legal assistance for the employees.
• The best work culture/team environment in the world! Primed to set you up for either running your own company or being a C-Level Executive in one.
  
  

Important Further Reading:

We value our culture above all else - Please go through this Culture Document carefully to understand our culture, values and what we represent.

Check out our website: cowlardesignstudio.com

To learn more about the type of work we have done.

About the Role:

At Cowlar, we believe our greatest asset is our people. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a critical role in sourcing, engaging, acquiring and onboarding the top 0.0001% talent from across the country to fuel our ambitious growth. This role demands a proactive, strategic, and relationship-driven approach to attract exceptional candidates who align with our culture and vision. You will collaborate closely with hiring managers, leverage cutting-edge recruitment tools, and maintain an outstanding candidate experience from first contact through onboarding. Join us to be part of a global innovative company committed to building tech at warp speed.

Primary Responsibilities:

End-to-End Talent Acquisition Management

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for diversified positions across Cowlar, from job scoping to offer closure.
• Ensure timely hiring across engineering, product, business, and operations roles, while maintaining top-tier candidate experience.
• Execute structured hiring processes that align with Cowlar’s high-performance culture and long-term strategic goals.
  
  
  

Talent Pool Management

• Build, organize, and maintain a continuously updated talent pool across all functions and verticals.
• Evaluate candidates using Cowlar’s proprietary I2A2 assessment framework Intelligence, Integrity, Ambition, and Alignment to ensure long-term organizational fit.
• Ensure the pool is diverse in skill sets, backgrounds, and professional experiences, ready to support hiring at scale.
• Use ATS tools such as Manatal to manage, track, and optimize candidate journeys with data-backed insights. Possess flexibility to switch to other ATS tools if required.
• Categorize candidates effectively for recurring and future hiring needs and ensure periodic re-engagement with passive talent.
  
  
  

Talent Branding Materials World-Class Standards

• Develop and maintain a strong employer presence across platforms like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Google and Indeed.
• Taking ownership and management of the Linkedin pages of Cowlar. Responding to the candidate queries, Posting updates, Job posts and achievements on Linkedin.
• Analyze metrics from platforms like LinkedIn and Glassdoor to optimize employer reputation and visibility.
• Design and maintain a suite of high-quality recruitment collateral including presentations, one-pagers, digital brochures, standees, posters, and banners.
• Collaborate with Cowlar’s brand and marketing teams to ensure visual consistency, storytelling coherence, and design excellence.
• Create role-specific pitch decks and videos to sell Cowlar’s value proposition to engineers, analysts, and business professionals.
• Implement content-driven talent branding campaigns across social platforms, highlighting company culture, employee stories, innovations, and mission impact.
• Strategically brand Cowlar in external channels and university engagements through content marketing and personalized communication.
  
  
  

Maintain a digital library of reusable and editable recruitment materials for internal stakeholders.

Pakistan Talent Sourcing

• Develop and execute robust sourcing strategies targeting Pakistan-based talent across major cities and regional hubs.
• Post Job posts on multiple sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn, Rozee.pk ,Indeed , Facebook/WhatsApp groups, and university job portals.
• Create direct relationships with Pakistan’s top universities and technical institutions for pipeline development.
• Lead out-of-station university visits to identify and engage top emerging talent.
• Tap into Cowlar’s proprietary 12 Levels of Outreach to uncover hidden and passive talent within Pakistan.
• Conduct local market intelligence to keep sourcing strategies aligned with evolving competition and salary benchmarks
  
  
  

University Talent Management

• Build long-term partnerships with top universities and technical institutes across Pakistan.
• Plan and execute university-facing recruitment activities: career fairs, seminars, guest lectures, recruitment drives, and industrial visits.
• Promote Cowlar as an aspirational employer for students and early-career professionals through storytelling, content, and career education.
• Lead the development and execution of early-career hiring programs such as internships and apprenticeships to support long-term talent strategy
• Coordinate with internal teams to provide immersive internship or co-op programs with clear outcomes.
  
  
  

Global Talent Sourcing Future Growth

• Strategically build future-ready pipelines for international hiring by mapping global talent hotspots aligned with Cowlar’s expansion goals.
• Identify international platforms, global job boards, and overseas alumni networks to access high-caliber remote or relocation-ready talent.
• Prepare Cowlar’s hiring playbook for cross-border recruitment, including coordination with Employer-of-Record services, compliance documentation, and visa support.
• Support the development of Cowlar's global employer brand in priority expansion markets (e.g., Qatar, GCC, USA and EU).
  
  
  

Employment Contracts & Documentation

• Prepare, edit, and issue employment, internship, and contractor agreements tailored to each candidate’s role, employment type, and relevant compensation structure.
• Customize contract templates in accordance with the employment category (e.g. full-time, part-time, intern, remote, contractual), while ensuring alignment with internal policies and local labor laws.
• Coordinate contract dispatch, follow-up, and collection to ensure timely completion before onboarding.
• Respond to candidate queries regarding contract terms, clarifying any discrepancies professionally and escalating to legal if needed.
  
  
  

Onboarding Specialist Responsibilities:

• Facilitate seamless onboarding by introducing new hires to company policies, culture, tools, and communication channels.
• Coordinate and manage the end-to-end onboarding process, including documentation, system access, and first-day readiness.
• Execute Pre-Onboarding, Onboarding and Post-Onboarding Checklists.
• Oversee and execute the Cowlar’s 150 Days Onboarding Checklist.
• Track onboarding progress through check-ins and feedback loops to ensure high retention and early-stage employee satisfaction.
• Maintain and update probation period trackers to monitor new hires’ probation end dates, ensuring timely evaluations and follow-up actions as part of the post-onboarding process
  
  
  

Job Marketing & Strategic Outreach

• Write compelling, well-branded job descriptions tailored to specific channels and talent pools.
• Post jobs on multiple platforms such as LinkedIn, Rozee, Indeed, Glassdoor, university portals, and niche platforms (as needed).
• Experiment with new sourcing channels and communities to access untapped talent segments (e.g., online forums, Discord, GitHub).
• Optimize application processes and reduce candidate drop-off by constantly improving outreach clarity and value proposition.
  
  
  

Documentation

• Work closely with engineering, analytics, and product teams to develop screening tasks, technical questions, and interview rubrics.
• Maintain role-specific screening libraries and ensure these are updated regularly to reflect current role demands and business objectives.
• Collaborate with hiring teams to co-design task-based evaluations, logical reasoning tests, and skill assessments aligned with I2A2.
• Prepare, edit, and issue employment, internship, and contractor agreements tailored to each candidate’s role, ensuring accuracy and alignment with individual details and company policies
  
  
  

Candidate Coordination & Interview Logistics

• Schedule and manage candidate interviews (onsite and remote) efficiently, including communication with hiring teams and stakeholders.
• Prepare candidates with detailed interview logistics, pre-read materials, and expectations.
• Track interview feedback, ensure debrief loops are closed promptly, and keep candidates updated throughout the process.
  
  
  

AI AgentBased Recruitment Execution

• Operate Cowlar’s proprietary AI-based hiring assistant, ensuring smooth execution across automation workflows.
• Liaise with the engineering team to resolve system bugs, suggest logic improvements, and enhance candidate interaction quality.
• Provide structured feedback loops to improve the agent's efficiency, logic, and communication over time.
  
  
  

Recruitment Process Optimization & Tool Ownership

• Continuously evaluate and optimize Cowlar’s hiring workflows, candidate experience, and recruiter efficiency metrics.
• Own and manage Cowlar’s internal application portal (work.cowlar.com) overseeing structural changes, application flows, and feature enhancements.
• Use tools such as Google Sheets, Trello, Manatal ATS, and others to manage hiring KPIs, dashboards, and reports.
  
  
  

Requirements

General Requirements:

Educational background is flexible; engineering or software-related field is advantageous

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High-energy individual with a consistently positive attitude
• Experience working with international teams
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Highly motivated, driven, and self-starting individual capable of immediate productivity
• Thrives in fast-paced environments and comfortable with ambiguity
• Strong process improvement skills to evolve the role alongside business changes
• Adaptability to learn new tools and technologies quickly
• Intrapreneurship or Entrepreneurship mindset
• Leadership mindset and prevention of followership mindset.
  
  
  

Necessary Skill Set:

• Experience with Google Docs. You should be able to draft detailed, structured Job descriptions, training material and interview preparations documents.
• Experience with Google Slides. You should be able to create beautiful looking commercial material that efficiently gets the point across.
• Experience with Google Meets & Calendar. You should be responsible for scheduling, coordinating and conducting online interviews.
• Managing end-to-end interview logistics, including sending invites, confirming availability with candidates and interviewers, and ensuring smooth execution of online assessments or discussions
• Experience and Expertise with Google Sheets
• Proven experience in managing, updating, and maintaining online application portals to ensure seamless candidate engagement
• Familiarity with ATS portals such as Manatal, Zoho Recruit, SAP, etc.
• Strong research skills for identifying potential candidates and gathering relevant company information
• Ability to create and optimize email sequences and cadences for outreach campaigns
  
  
  

Preferred

Preferred Characteristics

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, tailored to diverse audiences
• Extremely High attention to detail.
• Great Evaluation skills: Proficient in accurately judging candidates' suitability for roles through thorough evaluation and interviewing
• Embraces the company's culture of rapid growth and innovation
• Contributes to a respectful work environment, valuing diversity of thought and background. Focuses on the collective growth of people of the company.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on achieving team goals
• Detail-oriented while maintaining a strategic perspective
• Accountable for own work and responsible in exercising professional freedom
• Proactive in seeking and providing constructive feedback
• Strong ethical foundation with the courage to address issues directly
• Shows initiative in identifying and solving problems without constant supervision
• Strong project management and reporting skills, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration
• Curiosity-driven, with a passion for continuous learning and self-improvement
• Persistent and action-oriented, with a bias towards rapid execution
• Adaptable and quick to learn new technologies and methodologies
• Ability to balance quality work with efficient delivery
• Organized and detail-oriented, ensuring high-quality output
• Anticipates potential issues and plans accordingly
• Capable of making sound decisions quickly, especially under pressure
• Solution-oriented approach with strong prioritization skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, including technical debugging when necessary
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Innovative thinker, capable of developing creative solutions