Talent Acquisition & Corporate Operations

Talent Acquisition & Corporate Operations

Location: Tokyo, Japan or Singapore (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
Start: Immediate

About Startale

Startale is building infrastructure and products that accelerate the adoption of on-chain finance and applications. We partner with ecosystems, enterprises, and institutions to bring real-world usage on-chain.

Role overview 

You will own the full recruiting pipeline for engineering hires and support Corporate Operations across the company. This is not a people-management role — you help hiring managers succeed by running a world-class recruiting process end-to-end.

We use AI extensively in our workflows (Claude, automation tools), but we do not replace human interaction with candidates. Why? Because a talented engineer will never join a company based on an AI-generated message. Your job is to be fast, responsive, and genuinely compelling — combining speed with emotional intelligence to attract and close top talent.

What you’ll do

• Sourcing & Pipeline: Build and maintain a pipeline of engineering candidates through direct sourcing, referrals, and agency management
• Recruiting PR & Employer Branding: Create content and strategies that position Startale as a destination for top engineers
• Screening & Interviews: Conduct first-round screening and culture-fit assessments, ensuring only aligned candidates progress
• Candidate Experience: Be the face of Startale to candidates — fast responses, warm communication, and a seamless process from first touch to offer acceptance
• Agency Management: Manage relationships with external recruiting agencies and optimize cost/quality
• Offer & Closing: Support hiring managers through offer negotiation and closing, maximizing offer acceptance rates
• Corporate Operations: Plan and execute team events (workations, offsites), handle ad-hoc corporate tasks, and contribute to building company culture
• AI-Powered Workflow: Leverage AI tools (Claude, etc.) to maximize your throughput while keeping all candidate-facing communication authentically human

What We're Looking For

• 1+ years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting operations, or HR with a recruiting focus
• Track record of hiring engineers (software, infrastructure, or related technical roles)
• Professional-level English (daily working language)
• Currently using AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) in your workflow
• Exceptional responsiveness — you reply fast and follow through faster
• Strong interpersonal skills — you connect with people, read situations, and communicate with warmth
• Ability to work independently and take ownership without waiting for direction

Nice to have

• Experience recruiting for financial services or fintech companies
• Familiarity with global hiring (multiple jurisdictions, visa considerations)
• Event planning or office operations experience

Not Required

• Blockchain industry experience (we'll teach you)
• People management experience (this is an IC rol