Talent Acquisition Specialist - US

Talent Acquisition Specialist – US Marketplace Operations

Role Overview

As a Talent Acquisition Associate, you will play a critical role in scaling Pepper’s creator and content talent ecosystem, with a strong focus on US hiring across freelance, contract, and full-time roles.

This role goes beyond traditional recruiting. You’ll work closely with creator acquisition, content operations, and business teams to build, manage, and sustain a high-quality creator network aligned with Pepper’s brand, quality standards, and growth goals. If you enjoy hiring at scale, working with freelancers and creators, and thinking strategically about talent pipelines — this role is for you.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment for freelance, contract, and full-time content & creative roles, with a strong focus on US marketplace
• Collaborate closely with content, operations, marketing, and leadership teams to align hiring with business goals
• Manage the selection process, including conducting interviews, assessing candidates' skills and qualifications, and making data-driven hiring decisions aligned with Pepper Content's values and goals.
• Support creator community management, engagement, and retention initiatives
• Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, style guides, and onboarding frameworks to enable scalable hiring
• Use hiring data and insights to improve turnaround time, quality, and overall recruitment efficiency

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably hiring freelancers, creators, or content talent
• Hands-on experience managing US or global hiring across freelance and full-time roles
• Strong understanding of Creator Acquisition and Talent Management
• Experience hiring across US, UK, APAC, or EMEA markets is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple roles and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and candidate experience skills
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze hiring trends and optimize processes
• Genuine interest in the creator economy, content operations, and scaling high-quality talent networks

Please note: This is on-site role based in Mumbai (Marol) at US shift, 5:00-2:00 PM.