Lead Sourcing Associate in India at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Sourcing Associate based in India.

Kickstart your recruiting career in a fast-growing international startup with a hands-on role focused on talent sourcing and candidate engagement. You will help identify and connect with promising candidates for campus management positions across universities in the United States. Working remotely, you will gain practical experience with LinkedIn sourcing, Boolean search techniques, talent pipeline development, and AI-powered recruiting tools. You will collaborate with experienced recruiters to refine sourcing strategies, improve hiring processes, and maintain accurate candidate records. This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious, curious, and organized professional who enjoys solving problems and learning in a dynamic environment. The initial three-month engagement offers valuable professional development and the possibility of consideration for a long-term full-time position based on performance and business needs.

• University and talent research: Research universities across the United States to identify promising recruitment markets and determine where to source candidates for campus management positions.

• Candidate sourcing: Use LinkedIn and other recruitment platforms to identify suitable candidates, applying sourcing strategies and Boolean search techniques to build strong talent pipelines.

• Candidate outreach and engagement: Contact prospective candidates, manage follow-ups, and maintain consistent communication throughout the sourcing process to encourage engagement and support recruitment objectives.

• Candidate screening: Assess candidate profiles against role-specific criteria, including graduation year, field of study, and other relevant qualifications, ensuring alignment with hiring requirements.

• Recruitment data management: Maintain accurate candidate records, update sourcing trackers, and ensure recruiting information is organized and reliable throughout the hiring process.

• AI and recruiting technology: Learn and apply AI-powered tools, including Claude and other emerging recruitment technologies, to improve sourcing efficiency, candidate research, and overall productivity.

• Sourcing strategy improvement: Work closely with your manager to evaluate sourcing performance, test new approaches, and identify opportunities to improve candidate quality and recruitment outcomes.

• Process improvement and collaboration: Contribute ideas to streamline hiring workflows, embrace feedback, and support continuous improvement across recruitment activities.

• Communication skills: Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate professionally and confidently through messages, calls, candidate outreach, and internal discussions.

• Interest in recruitment and talent acquisition: A strong interest in recruiting, human resources, sales, or marketing, with motivation to build practical sourcing and candidate engagement skills.

• Sourcing aptitude: Willingness to learn LinkedIn recruitment techniques, Boolean search, candidate research, and talent pipeline management. Previous sourcing experience is an advantage but is not mandatory.

• Technology and AI curiosity: An interest in AI tools and emerging recruitment technologies, along with the ability to learn new platforms and apply them to everyday tasks.

• Organization and attention to detail: Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records, manage multiple candidates, and follow structured recruitment processes.

• Self-motivation and accountability: A proactive, dependable approach to work, with the ability to take ownership of responsibilities, meet goals, and maintain consistent follow-up with candidates.

• Adaptability and resilience: Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment, managing changing priorities, handling unresponsive candidates professionally, and remaining composed under pressure.

• Growth mindset: Openness to feedback, continuous learning, problem-solving, and experimenting with new approaches to improve performance.

• Preferred experience: Internship or previous experience in recruiting, HR, sales, training, or marketing is beneficial. Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience are encouraged to apply.

• Competitive monthly stipend: $370 per month, plus an $80 night shift allowance, for a total of $450 per month.

• Health insurance: Health insurance coverage is included.

• Fully remote work: Work from home from anywhere in India.

• Structured mentorship: Gain hands-on guidance and feedback from experienced recruiters.

• Practical recruiting experience: Work on live hiring projects and develop marketable skills in candidate sourcing, screening, outreach, and talent pipeline management.

• AI and technology exposure: Learn to use AI-powered recruiting tools and modern sourcing technologies.

• Professional development: Build recruitment expertise, strengthen communication skills, and gain exposure to international hiring practices.

• Potential full-time opportunity: High-performing candidates may be considered for a long-term full-time role, depending on performance and business requirements.

• Employment duration: Three-month, full-time engagement.

• Working schedule: Monday to Friday, during the evening and night shift. The job description lists 5:00 PM–1:00 AM IST, while the application section lists 7:30 PM–4:30 AM IST; candidates should confirm the applicable schedule during recruitment.