Talent Acquisition Manager

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Talent Acquisition Manager who can lead recruitment efforts across global markets, with a focus on senior leadership hiring, mission-aligned team building, and incentives structuring. This is a critical role as Mati Carbon scales operations across multiple continents.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership Hiring & Strategy

• Design and execute talent acquisition strategies to attract senior leadership and specialized experts across science, operations, engineering, policy, and climate finance.
• Partner with hiring managers and executives to develop role descriptions, interview structures, and scorecards.

Global Recruitment Execution

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes (sourcing, outreach, screening, evaluation, offer negotiation) across India, Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the USA.
• Build and manage relationships with recruitment agencies and headhunters in key geographies.

Incentive and Compensation Design

• Work with the CEO and finance team to structure competitive compensation frameworks, including ESOPs, bonuses, and mission-driven incentive schemes.
• Help design incentive programs that drive retention and align with Mati’s climate and farmer-first mission.

Employer Brand and Candidate Experience

• Own the employer brand narrative, ensuring it reflects Mati’s unique mission and culture.
• Ensure all candidates experience a thoughtful, respectful, and high touch hiring process.

Systems and Reporting

• Implement and manage ATS tools, hiring dashboards, and recruitment analytics.
• Track DEI metrics and ensure inclusive hiring practices are embedded across processes.

Required Qualifications

• 7-10 years of talent acquisition experience, including 5+ years hiring senior and specialized roles.
• Strong familiarity with climate-tech, deeptech, or mission-driven startup environments.
• Experience managing full-cycle hiring across India and international markets.
• Ability to design and communicate non-standard incentive programs for a mix of employees, consultants, and collaborators.
• Passion for climate justice, equity, and working in cross-cultural global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a fast-scaling startup or nonprofit organization.
• Understanding of carbon markets, agriculture, or sustainability sectors.
• Proficiency with modern hiring tools like Lever, Greenhouse, Recruitee, or similar ATS.
• Background in HR, Organizational Psychology, or Compensation Design is a plus.

What We Offer

• A chance to work on one of the most impactful climate solutions at the frontier of carbon removal and farmer livelihoods.

• High autonomy and ownership in a mission-first, growth-focused team.

• Opportunity to work with globally respected partners and scientific institutions.

• Competitive salary + performance bonuses + ESOP options.