Associate- Talent Acquisition
About Us
At Karbon, we’re building the future of fintech with our flagship product, AI Accountant. By combining deep financial expertise with cutting-edge automation, we simplify bookkeeping, compliance, and financial operations for India’s fastest-growing businesses.
Backed by Y Combinator and leading global investors, Karbon powers 3,000+ startups, unicorns, and enterprises nationwide.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist with 2+ years of experience in in-house or agency hiring to drive end-to-end recruitment across tech and non-tech roles.
This role requires someone who can manage multiple hiring priorities, build strong talent pipelines, and deliver a high-quality candidate experience while partnering closely with stakeholders. You will also play a key role in shaping employee experience by designing and driving engagement initiatives across the organization.
Requirements
Where You Can Create Impact- Own end-to-end hiring for roles across tech and non-tech functions
- Partner with hiring managers to understand requirements and define hiring strategies
- Proactively source and identify high-quality talent, including niche and hard-to-fill roles
- Drive a strong candidate experience across all stages of the hiring process
- Manage multiple stakeholders and competing hiring priorities effectively
- Go beyond job descriptions to identify candidates with long-term potential
- Track hiring metrics and continuously improve processes
- Ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee through effective handover and communication
- Contribute to employee experience by supporting engagement initiatives and improving onboarding journeys
- Plan and organize employee engagement activities and company events from time to time
Requirements for the Role
Must-have:
- 2+ years of experience in talent acquisition (in-house experience preferred)
- Experience hiring for both technical and non-technical roles
- Ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously with competing priorities
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Hands-on experience in sourcing for niche or hard-to-fill roles
- Strong focus on candidate experience and quality hiring
- High ownership and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in planning and executing employee engagement initiatives or internal events
- Strong sense of employee experience, with the ability to design initiatives that improve participation and culture
Good-to-have:
- Experience in startup or high-growth environments
- Familiarity with recruitment metrics and reporting
- Ability to influence hiring decisions and improve hiring processes
Benefits
Our Way of Life — The Karbon Values
C – Collaborate to WinWe move as one team—clients win when we win together.
E – Excel RelentlesslyWe raise the bar in hiring quality, speed, and execution.
O – Own It End-to-EndWe take full responsibility—from sourcing to closing.
Perks & Benefits- Upskilling support through courses and learning programs
- Team outings, offsites, and engagement activities
- Exposure to hiring across multiple functions and business lines
- Flexible Work-from-Home: up to 12 days every 6 months
- Menstrual WFH: up to 3 days per month for female employees
- Relocation and travel support
- Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave