Talent Acquisition Team Lead

Kela is looking for an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Talent Acquisition Team Lead to lead our recruitment team and function during a significant stage of growth. In this role, you will lead and develop the Talent Acquisition team, own Kela’s hiring strategy, and drive end-to-end recruitment across a wide range of functions, including Software, Hardware, Product, GTM, Finance, and Executive roles. You will play a critical role in shaping how Kela attracts, assesses, and hires top talent, while building scalable processes, strong leadership partnerships, and an exceptional candidate experience. We are looking for a highly experienced talent leader with deep recruiting expertise, strong managerial capabilities, and a modern, tech-savvy mindset. Someone who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, lead and grow a high-performing team, and build a best-in-class talent acquisition function aligned with Kela’s business goals Responsibilities: Lead, manage, and develop the Talent Acquisition team, including coaching, mentoring, and setting high performance standards. Own and drive Kela’s talent acquisition strategy in alignment with business growth plans and organizational priorities. Oversee full-cycle recruitment across multiple domains, including Software Engineering, Hardware, Product, GTM, Finance, and Executive roles. Partner closely with senior leadership and hiring managers to define hiring plans, organizational needs, and talent priorities. Build scalable recruiting processes, frameworks, and workflows that support quality, speed, and consistency. Drive proactive sourcing strategies, talent mapping, and pipeline development for current and future hiring needs. Ensure a high-quality, consistent, and positive candidate experience across all stages of the hiring process. Use data, funnel metrics, and market insights to improve hiring performance and support decision-making. Leverage AI tools, systems, and technology to improve team efficiency, recruiting effectiveness, and operational excellence. Strengthen Kela’s employer brand and help position the company as a top destination for exceptional talent. Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on talent market trends, hiring challenges, and organizational hiring strategy.

Requirements: 7+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably in fast-paced tech companies or startups. Proven managerial experience, including direct management of a Talent Acquisition team, combined with hands-on experience leading recruitment processes end-to-end . Demonstrated success leading and scaling recruitment, with significant experience hiring for Product and R&D roles in technology-driven environments. Strong experience building recruiting strategies and translating business goals into effective hiring plans. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop recruiters in a high-performance environment. Strong stakeholder management skills and experience partnering with senior leaders and executives. Deep expertise in full-cycle recruitment, sourcing strategies, and talent market mapping. Experience improving recruiting processes, building structure, and driving operational excellence. Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with the ability to use recruiting metrics to drive decisions and improvements. Experience leveraging AI tools and technology to enhance recruiting workflows and team productivity. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Fluent in English. High ownership, strong judgment, and the ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.