About Mecka AI

Mecka AI is building the data infrastructure layer for robotics and embodied AI. We design and operate global systems for

data capture, data labeling, and hardware-enabled workflows

used by leading AI labs and robotics companies. Our datasets power models that learn from the physical world — enabling robots to understand, reason, and act in real environments. We operate across multiple geographies and are scaling quickly — building a global team spanning operations, engineering, and research. Our Mission

Robotics will become the

largest industry in human history

— larger than anything that has come before it. As intelligent machines move into the physical world, they will dramatically expand global GDP, raise the material standard of living for everyone, and ultimately help make humanity a

multiplanetary civilization . None of that happens without one thing: enormous amounts of high-quality, real-world data. Mecka AI builds that foundation. We are the

data infrastructure layer for robotics and embodied AI

— the substrate that teaches machines to perceive, reason, and act in reality. Get this right, and we accelerate the most important technological transition of our time. Our Culture

Excellence as the baseline.

We hold an extremely high bar and expect the best work of your career. Mediocrity isn't interesting to us.

Highly technical.

We reason from

first principles , not by analogy. The best argument wins — regardless of title or tenure.

Truth-seeking.

We are relentlessly honest with ourselves and each other. We chase reality — measured, not assumed — and kill our own bad ideas fast.

Maniacal urgency.

The work matters and the clock is real. We move fast, ship, measure, and iterate.

Extreme ownership.

You own outcomes end-to-end — no hand-offs, no excuses, no waiting for permission.

Hardcore.

This is a high-intensity environment for people who want to do the defining work of their lives.

The Role

We’re hiring a

Talent Acquisition Lead, Hiring & Performance

to own

how we hire, evaluate, and drive performance

across our global teams. This role is responsible for

scaling international hiring pipelines ,





managing team performance across regions , and building

clear incentive structures tied to output and quality . You will work across multiple hubs to ensure we are hiring the right people, setting clear expectations, and consistently driving high performance. You report to Mecka’s Head of People and own the operator side of the talent system — high-volume hiring, performance, and incentives for our field, technician, labeling, and country-ops teams across geographies. Responsibilities

Global Hiring & Talent Pipeline

Own hiring for

operator-level roles

across international hubs — field, technician, labeling, and country-ops teams. (Executive and senior technical search is owned by the Head of People.)

Build and scale

recruiting pipelines

across regions (NA, LATAM, SEA, etc.)

Partner with local leads to ensure

consistent hiring quality and standards

Design and improve

interview processes, assessments, and selection criteria

Manage recruiting partners, agencies, and internal hiring workflows

Performance Management

Own

performance management systems

across global teams

Define

clear KPIs, output metrics, and quality benchmarks

by role

Implement processes for

tracking, reviewing, and improving performance

Work with managers to

identify top performers and address underperformance

Drive consistent

performance standards across all regions and teams

Incentives & Compensation Structures

Design and manage

incentive structures tied to output, quality, and reliability

Align compensation with

performance and operational goals

Build frameworks for

bonuses, variable pay, and performance-based rewards

Continuously optimize incentives to drive

throughput and quality improvements

Global Team Operations





Work closely with regional leads to ensure

teams are staffed, trained, and performing

Monitor performance across hubs and identify

gaps or inefficiencies

Support scaling of new geographies and operational expansion

Ensure consistency in

how teams are managed and evaluated globally

Systems & Reporting

Build and maintain dashboards for

hiring, performance, and retention metrics

Track key metrics such as

throughput, quality, retention, and SLA adherence

Provide regular reporting to leadership on

team performance and hiring progress

Improve systems and tooling for

tracking and managing global workforce performance

Who You Are

Required Experience

5+ years of experience in HR, People Ops, Talent, or Operations roles

Experience managing

high-volume hiring or global recruiting pipelines

Experience working with

distributed or international teams

Strong understanding of

performance management and operational metrics

Experience building or managing

incentive or performance-based compensation systems

Strong Signals

Experience in

operations-heavy environments

(BPO, marketplaces, data labeling, logistics, etc.)

Experience managing teams across

multiple countries or regions

Strong analytical mindset with experience using

metrics to drive performance

Experience working closely with

operations and delivery teams

Ability to operate in

fast-scaling, high-throughput environments

You Are

Highly execution-focused and operationally solid

Comfortable managing

global teams and distributed workforces

Strong at driving

accountability and performance at scale

Data-driven and focused on

measurable outcomes

Able to move quickly and solve problems in

fast-moving environments

Why This Role

Direct ownership over

global hiring and team performance

High impact on

output, quality, and operational efficiency

Work closely with leadership and regional operators

Help scale a global workforce across multiple regions

Build systems that directly impact company performance

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📌 Talent Acquisition Lead, Hiring & Performance (Toronto)
🏢 Mecka.Ai
📍 Toronto