Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Manager

About Mobi

Mobi is a regional payments infrastructure company established in 2014, focused on enabling businesses to transfer money reliably throughout fast-growing Asian markets. Originally a mobile point-of-sale solution, Mobi has evolved to offer a comprehensive B2B platform encompassing pay-ins, payouts, and cross-border settlements. Its platform supports enterprises in accepting and distributing funds via trusted local payment methods across South and Southeast Asia, with major presence in Malaysia, Indonesia, and India, and ongoing expansion within the region. Known for scalability, swift settlements, competitive pricing, and simplified integration processes, Mobi's platform was among the pioneers of next-day settlements in Malaysia. The company is headquartered in Singapore with an innovation center in India and operational teams in key markets, all dedicated to lowering barriers and enhancing access to local financial infrastructure to foster sustainable and inclusive growth.

Role Overview

This role requires a seasoned Technical Talent Acquisition Leader to curate and lead the recruitment strategy for Mobi's technology teams in Coimbatore. Responsible for overseeing the entire hiring lifecycle for engineering, product, and technical roles—from workforce planning to securing senior and leadership appointments—this person will also manage and mentor a team of recruiters.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the technical hiring strategy aligned with business and engineering expansion plans for the Coimbatore office.
• Lead, train, and grow a team of technical recruiters and sourcing specialists.
• Collaborate closely with senior engineering management (CTO, VPs, and Engineering Managers) to identify hiring needs and define role requirements.
• Lead recruitment efforts for specialized and senior technical positions such as Staff/Principal Engineers, Architects, and Engineering Managers.
• Design and enhance sourcing strategies utilizing various channels including job boards, LinkedIn, employee referrals, campus recruitment, and passive candidate pipelines.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offer-to-join rates, and source effectiveness, and report findings to senior management.
• Elevate candidate experience throughout all stages of the hiring process.
• Oversee relationships with vendors and staffing agencies as applicable.
• Promote hiring practices that emphasize diversity and inclusion.
• Implement and refine applicant tracking system workflows and recruitment processes.
• Support initiatives to enhance employer branding for the Coimbatore technology hub.
• Work with HR Business Partners and Compensation teams to structure offers and conduct negotiations for competitive and senior roles.

Qualifications

• 8 to 14 years of total recruitment experience with a minimum 3 to 5 years in leadership roles focused on technical or IT recruitment.
• Demonstrable experience recruiting for software engineering, product management, data roles, or infrastructure positions.
• Proven ability to manage and develop recruiting teams effectively.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management, adept at working with senior engineering leadership.
• Data-oriented recruitment approach with proficiency in analyzing hiring metrics.
• Hands-on experience using applicant tracking systems such as Greenhouse, Lever, or SmartRecruiters.
• Deep understanding of the technology talent market in Coimbatore and Tamil Nadu region.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience in regional hiring for startups or IT service organizations.
• Familiarity with campus hiring programs targeting local engineering colleges.
• Background in employer branding and talent marketing.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Mobi is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.