Job Description

: Head of Talent Acquisition (TA) - Clinikk

About Clinikk:

Clinikk is a fast-growing, multi-city healthcare technology company committed to making quality healthcare accessible and affordable. We are expanding rapidly across multiple states and are looking for a visionary Head of TA to build and scale our workforce, especially our high-impact Sales team, to fuel this growth.

Role: Head of Talent Acquisition

Experience: 8 - 10 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership/Head of TA role.

Location: Bangalore,

Reports to: Founder

Role Overview

The

Head of Talent Acquisition will be a strategic business partner, responsible for designing, leading, and executing the end-to-end recruitment strategy necessary for

rapid, multi-city/state scaling

of Clinikk's workforce. A core focus will be on

bulk hiring

for our critical on-the-ground

Sales and Clinic Operations

teams across diverse geographies, while also securing niche talent for our Technology, Product, and Corporate functions.

Key Responsibilities

1.

Strategic Scaling & Bulk Hiring Leadership

Develop and execute a robust, multi-year Talent Acquisition strategy aligned with Clinikk's aggressive growth targets and business objectives across multiple Indian cities and states.

Spearhead the high-volume/bulk hiring strategy

for the Sales and Operations functions, ensuring high quality of hire and adherence to aggressive time-to-fill targets in geographically dispersed markets. Establish scalable, standardized, and legally compliant recruitment processes that can be deployed quickly across new territories. Conduct comprehensive workforce planning and talent forecasting in close partnership with Business Unit Heads and the Finance team.
2.

Team Management & Operational Excellence

Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing, geographically aware TA team, fostering a culture of accountability, data-driven decision-making, and exceptional candidate experience. Select, implement, and optimize the use of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), recruitment CRMs, and other technology to automate processes and track key metrics (Time-to-Hire, Cost-per-Hire, Quality-of-Hire, Source-of-Hire). Manage the annual TA budget, optimize spend on sourcing channels (job portals, agencies, social media), and negotiate contracts with recruitment vendors and partners.
3.

Sales Recruitment Focus & Expertise

Proven hands-on experience in scaling large Sales teams

in a target-driven, multi-location environment (preferably in Healthcare, Pharma, EdTech, FinTech, or a sales-heavy startup). Design innovative sourcing strategies for entry-level to mid-management Sales roles, including mass hiring events, campus tie-ups, and hyper-local sourcing methods. Ensure the hiring process for Sales roles includes effective screening and assessment tools to guarantee high-potential, high-retention hires.
4.

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

Develop and champion Clinikk's employer brand, especially for on-the-ground teams, positioning the company as an employer of choice in the healthcare/tech space. Ensure an exceptional, consistent, and transparent candidate experience across all hiring channels and levels. Drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the hiring process.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA/PGDM in HR is highly preferred.

Experience:

8-10 years

of experience in Talent Acquisition, with a significant track record of success in a leadership role within a

high-growth startup/scale-up environment.

Scaling Expertise:

Mandatory experience in scaling an organization from a mid-size to large workforce

, specifically involving multi-city/state expansion and bulk hiring.

Domain Knowledge:

Strong preference for candidates with experience in

Healthcare, Health-Tech, or a sales-heavy industry

with field-based teams.

Skills:

Deep understanding of the Indian talent market and labor laws. Strong data orientation and proficiency in using recruitment analytics to drive strategy. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills to partner effectively with senior leadership. Proven ability to manage and mentor a distributed TA team.

Why Join Clinikk?

Be a pivotal member of the leadership team, directly shaping the growth and success of a mission-driven healthcare company. Own a high-impact role with the autonomy to design and implement best-in-class TA practices from the ground up.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?1,000,000.00 - ?1,500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement Health insurance Leave encashment Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund
Application Question(s):

Do you have 8 or more years of experience in Talent Acquisition? Do you have at least 3 years of experience managing a full-cycle TA team (including sourcing, recruiting, and closing)? Do you have direct experience scaling an organization's manpower by a minimum of 200+ employees per year for at least 2 consecutive years? Can you confirm you have personally led the strategy and execution of bulk hiring for Sales/Field teams across multiple cities/states What is your current CTC? What is your expected CTC? What is your notice period?
Work Location: In person