Talent Acquisition Lead

Talent Acquisition (TA) Lead

Company: goSTOPS

Department: People & Culture

Reports to: Nikhil Agarwal

Location: Founders Office, HSR Bengaluru

About goSTOPS

goSTOPS is India's fastest-growing backpacker hostel brand. We create vibrant spaces and community-driven experiences for the new-age explorer. We are expanding fast and building a people-first team across the country.

Role overview

We need an execution-focused TA Lead to drive high-volume hiring and build strong talent pipelines. You will scale our frontline workforce. You will also build lasting partnerships with colleges, NGOs and skilling institutes.

Key responsibilities

1. Bulk hiring and workforce scaling

• Lead end-to-end bulk hiring for blue-collar and grey-collar roles across locations.
• Plan and run high-volume hiring with fast turnaround times.
• Manage vendors, job portals and on-ground hiring drives.
• Track hiring metrics like time-to-fill, cost-per-hire and offer-to-join ratio.

2. Institutional partnerships and talent pipeline

• Build and maintain relationships with colleges, NGOs and skill development institutes.
• Create a steady pipeline of candidates through these partners.
• Organize campus drives, job fairs and engagement programs.

3. Government schemes and apprenticeships

• Build strong knowledge of NAPS (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme) and NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme).
• Find ways to use these schemes for hiring and cost savings.
• Ensure compliance and smooth rollout of apprenticeship programs.

4. Employer branding and outreach

• Travel to meet heads, deans and institute leaders to build long-term partnerships.
• Represent goSTOPS as an employer of choice on campuses and at partner institutes.
• Run local employer branding and engagement activities.

5. Stakeholder management

• Work closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs.
• Share insights on hiring trends, challenges and solutions.
• Ensure smooth onboarding and a great candidate experience.

What we're looking for

• 4–7 years in Talent Acquisition, with strong bulk hiring exposure.
• Proven experience hiring blue-collar and grey-collar roles.
• A strong network, or experience working with institutes, NGOs or training centers.
• Working knowledge of NAPS/NATS (strongly preferred).
• Willingness to travel often for partnerships and hiring drives.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and stakeholder skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth setting.

Why join goSTOPS

• Be part of a fast-scaling hospitality startup.
• Build hiring systems and partnerships from scratch.
• Own your work and see the impact.
• Work with a young, energetic team.