About the role

We are hiring our first Talent Acquisition Lead to build and scale our hiring engine from the ground up.This is not a transactional recruiting role. You will architect the company’s talent acquisition strategy, design scalable hiring processes, partner closely with leadership, and build the foundation for how Peoplebox attracts and hires exceptional talent.As the founding TA leader, you will directly influence company growth, hiring velocity, culture quality, and employer brand.

What You’ll OwnTalent Strategy & Workforce Planning

Partner with founders and functional leaders to define hiring roadmaps aligned with business goals
Translate growth plans into structured hiring strategies and measurable talent outcomes

End-to-End Hiring Leadership

Own and optimize the complete hiring lifecycle across technical and non-technical roles
Build structured evaluation frameworks to improve signal quality and reduce bias
Drive data-backed decision making across sourcing, conversion, and offer acceptance

High-Impact Sourcing

Build strong inbound and outbound talent pipelines for critical roles
Leverage networks, referrals, events, communities, and creative sourcing strategies
Establish Peoplebox as a magnet for high-caliber talent

Candidate Experience & Employer Brand

Design a differentiated, high-trust candidate experience
Shape Peoplebox’s employer narrative across channels
Represent the company in leadership hiring conversations and external forums

Process & Systems

Implement scalable hiring processes, metrics, and reporting dashboards
Improve speed, predictability, and quality of hires
Evaluate and optimize ATS and recruitment tech stack

Stakeholder Management

Coach hiring managers on interviewing and talent assessment
Influence leadership on talent trade-offs and hiring decisions
Build alignment across teams on quality benchmarks

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of recruiting experience with strong exposure to technology hiring
Experience building or scaling hiring functions in high-growth startups
Strong understanding of structured interviews, competency mapping, and talent calibration
Proven ability to hire for complex, senior, and business-critical roles
Comfort working closely with founders and senior leadership
High ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Familiarity with SaaS or HR Tech ecosystems is a plus

Why This Role MattersThis is a foundational leadership opportunity. You will shape the company’s talent DNA, build the systems that scale with us, and directly impact how we grow over the next decade.If you are excited about building from zero, influencing leadership decisions, and hiring exceptional people who will define the future of AI-powered talent management, this role is for you.

Talent Acquisition Lead

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