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 1 to 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:

• 1+ 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
• 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 Win
We move as one team—clients win when we win together.

E – Excel Relentlessly
We raise the bar in hiring quality, speed, and execution.

O – Own It End-to-End
We 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