Talent Acquisition & Corporate Operations at Startale

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 role supporting managers) Why Startale Why Startale • Mission: Build infrastructure that billions will use daily • Team: Global, lean, high-trust — no bureaucracy • AI-first: We don't just talk about AI — our entire workflow runs on it • Growth: 10+ engineering hires planned for Q2-Q3 2026 alone — immediate impact • Culture: Workations, open communication, winning mindset