Director, Recruiting

at Okta

Bengaluru, India

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About the Team

At Okta, our India Recruiting team plays a critical role in building the talent engine that fuels our global innovation. We are builders, partners, and advisors who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and take pride in delivering exceptional hiring outcomes at scale.

We are seeking a Director, Recruiting, to lead and accelerate our engineering and product hiring across our India Innovation Center. This is a highly visible leadership role for a strategic operator who can build world-class teams, influence senior leaders, and shape Okta’s long-term growth in India.

The Opportunity

As Director, Recruiting, you will own the end-to-end technical hiring strategy for one of Okta’s most important growth markets. You will serve as the primary architect of our India technical talent ecosystem—building scalable programs, developing high-performing teams, and partnering deeply with global and regional leaders.

You will act as both a hands-on leader and a strategic advisor, balancing near-term hiring demands with long-term workforce planning. This role requires strong business acumen, operational rigor, and the ability to lead through influence across geographies.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute a multi-year technical recruiting strategy aligned to Okta’s product roadmap and business priorities.
Partner closely with Engineering, Product, and Platform leadership to forecast talent needs and drive workforce planning.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on talent market trends, competitive intelligence, and hiring strategy.

Organizational Design & Team Development

Build, scale, and lead a high-performing technical recruiting organization in India.
Establish clear operating models, roles, and career paths to support growth and retention.
Coach, mentor, and develop managers and individual contributors to deliver sustained excellence.

Business Partnership & Influence

Operate as a strategic partner to Finance, People Partners, Compensation, and Operations teams.
Lead quarterly and annual hiring planning processes.
Influence global stakeholders in a matrixed environment to drive alignment and execution.

Operational Excellence & Scalability

Design and implement best-in-class recruiting processes, systems, and governance.
Drive performance through data, dashboards, and rigorous operating rhythms.
Ensure consistent delivery against KPIs, including time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate experience.

Employer Brand & Market Presence

Elevate Okta’s employer brand across India’s technical ecosystem.
Lead partnerships with universities, communities, and industry networks.
Champion innovative sourcing, branding, and engagement programs.

Culture & Values Leadership

Serve as a steward of Okta’s values and culture.
Foster an inclusive, high-trust environment where teams can do their best work.
Act as a visible ambassador for Okta in the Indian market.

What You’ll Bring

10+ years of progressive experience in technical recruiting or talent acquisition, including engineering and product hiring.
5+ years of people leadership experience managing managers and/or large teams.
Proven experience building and scaling recruiting functions in the Indian market.
Strong track record of partnering with VP-level and executive stakeholders.
Experience operating in global, matrixed organizations and influencing without direct authority.
Demonstrated expertise in data-driven talent strategy, workforce analytics, and market intelligence.
Ability to balance speed, quality, and long-term scalability in a high-growth environment.
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive presence.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

Experience building or scaling a major technology hub or center of excellence in India (Bengaluru strongly preferred).
Program or project management experience within Talent Acquisition.
Background in high-growth SaaS or cloud-based technology companies.
Demonstrated passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

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