Contractual || Recruiter

Instawork is on a mission to create meaningful economic opportunities for skilled hourly professionals in communities around the globe. Our AI-powered labor marketplace helps local businesses scale, and enables global technology companies to push the frontiers of robotics and AI. Backed by world-class investors like Benchmark, Spark Capital, Craft Ventures, Greylock, Y Combinator, and others, we’re looking for exceptional talent to reimagine the way the world works. Senior Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist Experience : Minimum 4 years Location : Koramangala, Bangalore Work Mode : In-office Work Schedule : Its 6 days working role. Monday to Saturday Contractual role for 6 months. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Recruiter to lead and execute high-volume hiring initiatives. This role requires strong expertise in bulk hiring, hiring drive management, and the ability to manage and mentor HR interns while working closely with business and operations teams. Key Responsibilities Plan, organize, and execute large-scale hiring drives (virtual and on-ground). Manage bulk hiring for Operations and other frontline roles. Drive end-to-end recruitment processes: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding coordination. Design and roll out attractive and effective employee referral bonus programs to boost hiring outcomes. Leverage AI-based recruitment tools and modern sourcing techniques to improve hiring efficiency (preferred). Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand manpower needs, timelines, and priorities. Maintain recruitment data, dashboards, and hiring reports for leadership review. Ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle. Required Qualifications Skills Minimum 1 year of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition. Strong experience in bulk hiring and hiring drive management, especially for Operations / Sales etc Proven experience in managing and mentoring HR interns or junior recruiters. Hands-on experience with ATS platforms and recruitment tools; exposure to AI hiring tools is a plus. Ability to conceptualize and execute lucrative referral programs. Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Why Join Us High ownership role with end-to-end hiring responsibility Opportunity to lead and build a recruitment team Fast-paced, high-growth environment Direct exposure to leadership and strategic hiring decisions Competitive compensation, perks like commute, food Our Values Empathy, Trust Candor We put ourselves in the shoes of our colleagues and customers and don’t shy away from uncomfortable conversations, instead building trust through honest and direct feedback. Bias for Action We practice high-velocity decision-making, clear-eyed that we often operate with incomplete information. Growing quickly means it’s OK to be wrong, so long as we learn from our mistakes and course correct! Always Be Learning We’re a curious bunch, and with AI transforming our workplace we encourage everyone to learn from each other, compounding our knowledge and experience to help us change an entire industry. Act Like an Owner We work long, hard, and smart, building products that delight our users and drive growth. Your ability to impact Instawork is limited only by your courage and conviction, not your job description. About Instawork Founded in 2015, Instawork is the nation’s leading online labor marketplace for food services, hospitality, light industry, and logistics, connecting more than 7M skilled workers with local restaurants, hotels, warehouses, stadiums, and more. Our AI-powered platform serves thousands of businesses across more than 50 major markets in the United States and Canada. We're not just helping fill shifts, we're supporting local economies—and we're just getting started! Instawork has been featured by CBS News, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, ... (truncated, view full listing at source)