Talent Acquisition Specialist

Expected start date ASAP (position is open if you can still read this) Positions Open 2 Experience required Fresh or 2-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment Education required Education is flexible; However Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Tech is a plus. Salary package - Competitive salary and benefits package - Monthly performance-based increments & cash bonuses Perks - Opportunity to work & grow with a Y-Combinator backed Founder who has been doing startups for more than a decade - More than 90% of customers are based in the USA (get exposure working on cutting-edge/disruptive tech) - Opportunity to travel abroad and gain invaluable exposure - We have offices in Pakistan, Qatar & America. - Experience Hyper-growth in your career based on the Silicon Valley mindset - A strong base salary - Flexible working hours - High performance oriented and resilient work environment / workstation - Company Issued Laptops/ Electronic Devices based on need and performance - Free Food ( Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner/ Snacks/ Fruits and Beverages) - 24/7 Access to the office - Performance base paid cool-off period - Dedicated time / Access to a plethora of Learning Resources - Knowledge base mini library present at the office - Fastest network (internet) in Pakistan - Medical insurance, treatment and employee care for astronauts - Overnight Stay Facilitation: Sleeping pods and Lockers - Recreational activities / trips - Highest Grade Massage Chairs - Gaming corner - PS5 - Insured parking space - Support team available for facilitation of employees - Taxation, Accounts and legal assistance for the employees. - The best work culture/team environment in the world! Primed to set you up for either running your own company or being a C-Level Executive in one. Important Further Reading: We value our culture above all else - Please go through this Culture Document carefully to understand our culture, values and what we represent. Check out our website: To learn more about the type of work we have done. About the Role: At Cowlar, we believe our greatest asset is our people. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a critical role in sourcing, engaging, acquiring and onboarding the top 0.0001% talent from across the country to fuel our ambitious growth. This role demands a proactive, strategic, and relationship-driven approach to attract exceptional candidates who align with our culture and vision. You will collaborate closely with hiring managers, leverage cutting-edge recruitment tools, and maintain an outstanding candidate experience from first contact through onboarding. Join us to be part of a global innovative company committed to building tech at warp speed. Primary Responsibilities: End-to-End Talent Acquisition Management - Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for diversified positions across Cowlar, from job scoping to offer closure. - Ensure timely hiring across engineering, product, business, and operations roles, while maintaining top-tier candidate experience. - Execute structured hiring processes that align with Cowlar’s high-performance culture and long-term strategic goals. Talent Pool Management - Build, organize, and maintain a continuously updated talent pool across all functions and verticals. - Evaluate candidates using Cowlar’s proprietary I2A2 assessment frameworkIntelligence, Integrity, Ambition, and Alignment to ensure long-term organizational fit. - Ensure the pool is diverse in skill sets, backgrounds, and professional experiences, ready to support hiring at scale. - Use ATS tools such as Manatal to manage, track, and optimize candidate journeys with data-backed insights. Possess flexibility to switch to other ATS tools if required. - Categorize candidates effectively for recurring and future hiring needs and ensure periodic re-engagement with passive talent. Talent Branding Materials World-Class Standards - Develop and maintain a strong employer presence across platforms like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Google and Indeed. - Taking ownership and management of the Linkedin pages of Cowlar. Responding to the candidate queries, Posting updates, Job posts and achievements on Linkedin. - Analyze metrics from platforms like LinkedIn and Glassdoor to optimize employer reputation and visibility. - Design and maintain a suite of high-quality recruitment collateral including presentations, one-pagers, digital brochures, standees, posters, and banners. - Collaborate with Cowlar’s brand and marketing teams to ensure visual consistency, storytelling coherence, and design excellence. - Create role-specific pitch decks and videos to sell Cowlar’s value proposition to engineers, analysts, and business professionals. - Implement content-driven talent branding campaigns across social platforms, highlighting company culture, employee stories, innovations, and mission impact. - Strategically brand Cowlar in external channels and university engagements through content marketing and personalized communication. Maintain a digital library of reusable and editable recruitment materials for internal stakeholders. Pakistan Talent Sourcing - Develop and execute robust sourcing strategies targeting Pakistan-based talent across major cities and regional hubs. - Post Job posts on multiple sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn, Rozee.pk ,Indeed , Facebook/WhatsApp groups, and university job portals. - Create direct relationships with Pakistan’s top universities and technical institutions for pipeline development. - Lead out-of-station university visits to identify and engage top emerging talent. - Tap into Cowlar’s proprietary 12 Levels of Outreach to uncover hidden and passive talent within Pakistan. - Conduct local market intelligence to keep sourcing strategies aligned with evolving competition and salary benchmarks University Talent Management - Build long-term partnerships with top universities and technical institutes across Pakistan. - Plan and execute university-facing recruitment activities: career fairs, seminars, guest lectures, recruitment drives, and industrial visits. - Promote Cowlar as an aspirational employer for students and early-career professionals through storytelling, content, and career education. - Lead the development and execution of early-career hiring programs such as internships and apprenticeships to support long-term talent strategy - Coordinate with internal teams to provide immersive internship or co-op programs with clear outcomes. Global Talent Sourcing Future Growth - Strategically build future-ready pipelines for international hiring by mapping global talent hotspots aligned with Cowlar’s expansion goals. - Identify international platforms, global job boards, and overseas alumni networks to access high-caliber remote or relocation-ready talent. - Prepare Cowlar’s hiring playbook for cross-border recruitment, including coordination with Employer-of-Record services, compliance documentation, and visa support. - Support the development of Cowlar's global employer brand in priority expansion markets (e.g., Qatar, GCC, USA and EU). Employment Contracts & Documentation - Prepare, edit, and issue employment, internship, and contractor agreements tailored to each candidate’s role, employment type, and relevant compensation structure. - Customize contract templates in accordance with the employment category (e.g. full-time, part-time, intern, remote, contractual), while ensuring alignment with internal policies and local labor laws. - Coordinate contract dispatch, follow-up, and collection to ensure timely completion before onboarding. - Respond to candidate queries regarding contract terms, clarifying any discrepancies professionally and escalating to legal if needed. Onboarding Specialist Responsibilities: - Facilitate seamless onboarding by introducing new hires to company policies, culture, tools, and communication channels. - Coordinate and manage the end-to-end onboarding process, including documentation, system access, and first-day readiness. - Execute Pre-Onboarding, Onboarding and Post-Onboarding Checklists. - Oversee and execute the Cowlar’s 150 Days Onboarding Checklist. - Track onboarding progress through check-ins and feedback loops to ensure high retention and early-stage employee satisfaction. - Maintain and update probation period trackers to monitor new hires’ probation end dates, ensuring timely evaluations and follow-up actions as part of the post-onboarding process Job Marketing & Strategic Outreach - Write compelling, well-branded job descriptions tailored to specific channels and talent pools. - Post jobs on multiple platforms such as LinkedIn, Rozee, Indeed, Glassdoor, university portals, and niche platforms (as needed). - Experiment with new sourcing channels and communities to access untapped talent segments (e.g., online forums, Discord, GitHub). - Optimize application processes and reduce candidate drop-off by constantly improving outreach clarity and value proposition. Documentation - Work closely with engineering, analytics, and product teams to develop screening tasks, technical questions, and interview rubrics. - Maintain role-specific screening libraries and ensure these are updated regularly to reflect current role demands and business objectives. - Collaborate with hiring teams to co-design task-based evaluations, logical reasoning tests, and skill assessments aligned with I2A2. - Prepare, edit, and issue employment, internship, and contractor agreements tailored to each candidate’s role, ensuring accuracy and alignment with individual details and company policies Candidate Coordination & Interview Logistics - Schedule and manage candidate interviews (onsite and remote) efficiently, including communication with hiring teams and stakeholders. - Prepare candidates with detailed interview logistics, pre-read materials, and expectations. - Track interview feedback, ensure debrief loops are closed promptly, and keep candidates updated throughout the process. AI AgentBased Recruitment Execution - Operate Cowlar’s proprietary AI-based hiring assistant, ensuring smooth execution across automation workflows. - Liaise with the engineering team to resolve system bugs, suggest logic improvements, and enhance candidate interaction quality. - Provide structured feedback loops to improve the agent's efficiency, logic, and communication over time. Recruitment Process Optimization & Tool Ownership - Continuously evaluate and optimize Cowlar’s hiring workflows, candidate experience, and recruiter efficiency metrics. - Own and manage Cowlar’s internal application portal (work.cowlar.com) overseeing structural changes, application flows, and feature enhancements. - Use tools such as Google Sheets, Trello, Manatal ATS, and others to manage hiring KPIs, dashboards, and reports. Requirements General Requirements: Educational background is flexible; engineering or software-related field is advantageous - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - High-energy individual with a consistently positive attitude - Experience working with international teams - Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively - Highly motivated, driven, and self-starting individual capable of immediate productivity - Thrives in fast-paced environments and comfortable with ambiguity - Strong process improvement skills to evolve the role alongside business changes - Adaptability to learn new tools and technologies quickly - Intrapreneurship or Entrepreneurship mindset - Leadership mindset and prevention of followership mindset. Necessary Skill Set: - Experience with Google Docs. You should be able to draft detailed, structured Job descriptions, training material and interview preparations documents. - Experience with Google Slides. You should be able to create beautiful looking commercial material that efficiently gets the point across. - Experience with Google Meets & Calendar. You should be responsible for scheduling, coordinating and conducting online interviews. - Managing end-to-end interview logistics, including sending invites, confirming availability with candidates and interviewers, and ensuring smooth execution of online assessments or discussions - Experience and Expertise with Google Sheets - Proven experience in managing, updating, and maintaining online application portals to ensure seamless candidate engagement - Familiarity with ATS portals such as Manatal, Zoho Recruit, SAP, etc. - Strong research skills for identifying potential candidates and gathering relevant company information - Ability to create and optimize email sequences and cadences for outreach campaigns Preferred Characteristics - Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, tailored to diverse audiences - Extremely High attention to detail. - Great Evaluation skills: Proficient in accurately judging candidates' suitability for roles through thorough evaluation and interviewing - Embraces the company's culture of rapid growth and innovation - Contributes to a respectful work environment, valuing diversity of thought and background. Focuses on the collective growth of people of the company. - Collaborative mindset with a focus on achieving team goals - Detail-oriented while maintaining a strategic perspective - Accountable for own work and responsible in exercising professional freedom - Proactive in seeking and providing constructive feedback - Strong ethical foundation with the courage to address issues directly - Shows initiative in identifying and solving problems without constant supervision - Strong project management and reporting skills, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration - Curiosity-driven, with a passion for continuous learning and self-improvement - Persistent and action-oriented, with a bias towards rapid execution - Adaptable and quick to learn new technologies and methodologies - Ability to balance quality work with efficient delivery - Organized and detail-oriented, ensuring high-quality output - Anticipates potential issues and plans accordingly - Capable of making sound decisions quickly, especially under pressure - Solution-oriented approach with strong prioritization skills - Excellent problem-solving abilities, including technical debugging when necessary - Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines - Innovative thinker, capable of developing creative solutions Originally posted on Himalayas