Talent Operations Associate Consultant in India at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Talent Operations Associate Consultant based in India.

This is an early-career opportunity at the intersection of talent acquisition, candidate evaluation, and startup operations.
You’ll play a hands-on role in screening candidates and assessing their fit against a wide range of technical and non-technical roles.
The position combines research, structured evaluation, candidate communication, and operational execution in a fast-paced environment.
You’ll develop a strong understanding of modern hiring practices while working with recruiting and operations technology.
High performers can quickly take on leadership responsibilities, including coaching a small team and managing daily operational targets.
The role offers a steep learning curve for professionals interested in talent acquisition, people operations, or startup environments.
It is a six-month remote contract with the potential for extension or transition into a full-time opportunity based on performance.

• Conduct introductory and evaluation calls with candidates, assessing their technical and non-technical fit against role requirements and structured evaluation criteria.
• Research assigned roles in depth to understand job requirements, technical concepts, responsibilities, and candidate expectations before conducting screening conversations.
• Lead informed, professional candidate discussions and confidently answer questions about the evaluation process and role requirements.
• Capture detailed candidate insights using structured evaluation rubrics, ensuring screening outcomes are accurate, consistent, and aligned with required interview standards.
• Manage candidate communication throughout the screening process, including updates, feedback loops, status tracking, and handoffs to account management teams.
• Use recruiting and operations tools such as Airtable, Slack, CRM platforms, and internal systems to maintain accurate records, reporting, and operational workflows.
• Consistently meet daily screening and quality targets, initially conducting approximately 15–20 screening calls per day and progressively scaling toward 25–40 calls per day.
• Identify process issues, candidate risks, and quality gaps, taking corrective action where appropriate and escalating issues when needed.
• Progress toward POD Lead responsibilities by coaching and supporting a sub-team of approximately 2–3 associates, monitoring daily metrics, and helping maintain high screening standards.
• Contribute to the development and scaling of structured talent operations processes and support the growth of high-performing screening teams.

• 0–1 years of professional experience; recent graduates and early-career professionals are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent educational background, with fields such as Business Administration, Psychology, Engineering, or related disciplines being particularly relevant.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the confidence and professionalism required to lead candidate calls.
• Strong research skills and the ability to quickly understand job descriptions across both technical and non-technical domains.
• Ability to synthesize complex information quickly and translate role requirements into clear candidate evaluation criteria.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to capture structured, accurate information consistently.
• Highly coachable and receptive to feedback, with the ability to quickly adapt behaviors and improve performance.
• Action-oriented mindset with the motivation to work toward daily operational goals in a high-volume environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to create a positive and professional candidate experience.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with team members and operational stakeholders.
• Interest in talent acquisition, startup hiring, recruiting operations, or people management.
• Familiarity with tools such as Airtable, Slack, CRM platforms, or similar operational software is an advantage.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and an interest in progressing toward team coaching and operational management responsibilities.

• Compensation: 20,000–40,000 per month in fixed pay.
• Performance incentives: Additional performance-based earning opportunities.
• Remote work: Fully remote position based in India.
• Career progression: Strong performers may be considered for contract extension or conversion to a full-time position.
• Accelerated learning: Hands-on exposure to startup hiring, candidate assessment, recruiting operations, and talent analytics.
• Leadership development: Opportunity to progress into a POD Lead role and coach a small team early in your career.
• High-ownership environment: A fast-paced culture where initiative, execution, and strong performance are recognized.
• Contract: Initial six-month engagement with potential for extension or full-time conversion.
• Work schedule: 9 hours per day, 6 days per week.