Talent Acquisition Manager, Product

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Join our Product Talent Acquisition team and play a key role in hiring the people who design, build, and scale Bolt's products worldwide. From rides and rentals to food, payments, and beyond, Product is at the very centre of Bolt's universe — shaping how our services look, feel, and operate. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of the business, partnering with senior leaders across multiple Product disciplines to attract, assess, and hire the talent that defines Bolt's future.

About us

With over 200 million customers in 50+ countries, Bolt is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe and Africa. And it's all thanks to our people.

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars, and we need your help to achieve this mission

About the role

As Talent Acquisition Manager, Product, you'll lead recruitment for the team at the centre of Bolt's universe. You'll partner with senior stakeholders across Product Management, Product Design & Research, Product Analytics, Product Operations, and Product Strategy to ensure continuity and excellence in Product hiring. This role combines hands-on delivery with leadership of a talented recruitment team, focusing on building pipelines, shaping hiring strategies, and providing an exceptional candidate experience.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of recruiters, focusing on individual performance and development. 
• Own requisition delivery for senior and business-critical roles within assigned departments. 
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and sourcing strategies. 
• Track and report on hiring KPIs (time-to-fill, candidate experience, pipeline strength). 
• Collaborate with the People and Employer Branding teams on employer branding initiatives.
• Support process improvements and participate in People & Culture projects (D&I, analytics, L&D).
• Own and deliver an excellent candidate experience.

About you:

• You are an experienced TA Manager with a proven track record of leading teams and delivering results in a high-growth environment, or a Lead Recruiter with demonstrated leadership capability and readiness to step into formal management. 
• You have experience driving hiring outcomes for senior, complex, and business-critical roles. 
• You are skilled at shaping recruitment strategies in partnership with senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making and prioritisation. 
• You are confident in coaching, mentoring, and developing recruiters to achieve their potential. 
• You are comfortable using data and insights to assess performance, identify trends, and implement improvements. 
• You can balance hands-on delivery with longer-term planning and process improvement.

Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don't tick every box, please consider applying

Why you'll love it here:

• Play a direct role in shaping the future of mobility.
• Impact millions of customers and partners in 600+ cities across 50+ countries.
• Work in fast-moving autonomous teams with some of the smartest people in the world.
• Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.
• Get a rewarding salary and stock option package that lets you focus on doing your best work.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working in a hybrid mode with a minimum of 2 days in the office each week to foster strong connections and teamwork.
• Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.

*Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.

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