Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Leadership hiring is a leverage point in SaaS, where product direction, go-to-market execution, and operational maturity are tightly linked to the caliber of senior leaders. This Talent Partner role stands out because it sits at the intersection of executive stakeholders and multiple SaaS-critical functions—Product, Tech, Sales, Growth, Support, and Strategy—requiring a view of how org design maps to business priorities.
For a long-term SaaS career, the work builds durable capability in research-led search, passive sourcing, and talent intelligence. Creating org maps and competitive insights develops an operator’s understanding of how comparable SaaS companies structure leadership, where talent clusters, and how market signals influence hiring plans. End-to-end ownership across sourcing through onboarding also strengthens process design and candidate experience—skills that translate across high-growth and enterprise SaaS environments.
The role best suits an experienced recruiter who prefers consultative partnership over transactional requisition filling, and who is comfortable influencing senior stakeholders with data and market context. It will appeal to someone who enjoys confidential, high-stakes searches, values rigor in assessment, and wants a seat close to strategic decisions without moving into a generalist HR track.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Talent Partner - Leadership & Strategic Hiring
Location: Domlur, Bangalore – Work From Office
Experience: 8+ years
About the Role
As a Talent Partner focusing on Leadership and Strategic Hiring at Apna, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our leadership team and driving strategic recruitment initiatives. You will collaborate with senior leaders to identify talent needs and build a strong pipeline of high-caliber candidates for critical leadership roles.
What You’ll Own
- Partner with business executives to understand and anticipate hiring needs for leadership and strategic positions across Product, Tech, Business, Sales, Growth, Support & Strategy.
- Develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies to attract top-tier leadership talent. Run high-quality headhunting, passive sourcing & research-driven search.
- Build & maintain org maps, talent intelligence & competitive insights. Utilise market intelligence and data to inform recruiting decisions and drive proactive sourcing efforts.
- Screen, assess, and present candidates to hiring managers, ensuring alignment with leadership competencies.
- Build and maintain relationships with external networks, industry contacts, and potential candidates to create a diverse talent pool.
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for leadership roles, from sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding.
- Provide insights and recommendations to improve recruitment processes and drive a positive candidate experience.
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Proven experience in a talent acquisition role focusing on leadership and executive hiring.
- Strong understanding of leadership competencies and the ability to assess candidates effectively.
- Excellent networking and relationship-building skills with stakeholders and industry contacts.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment while managing multiple high-priority searches.
- Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in talent acquisition, specifically in leadership and strategic hiring.
- Deep knowledge of recruitment practices, sourcing strategies, and market trends for leadership roles.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to drive data-informed recruiting decisions.
- High levels of professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Demonstrated success in building diverse talent pipelines and promoting inclusive hiring practices.
