Junior Talent Acquisition Associate - Project - Based

About the Role

• We are looking for a Junior Talent Acquisition Associate to support hiring projects on a project/assignment basis.
• This is not a permanent position. The engagement will be activated based on client requirements and hiring volumes, with the possibility of working across multiple startup hiring projects.
• The Associate will work closely with the Embedded TA Partner and support sourcing, candidate screening, coordination, follow-ups, and maintaining accurate recruitment pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Candidate Sourcing
• Source candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, databases, referrals and other relevant channels.
• Identify candidates based on defined role requirements.
• Build and maintain relevant talent pipelines.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach and follow-ups.
• Screening & Candidate Management
• Review resumes against defined requirements.
• Conduct initial screening calls where required.
• Maintain candidate information and status accurately.
• Keep candidates engaged throughout the hiring process.
• Follow up with candidates regarding interviews, offers and joining.
• Recruitment Coordination
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring teams.
• Track interview feedback and follow up with stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate status of every candidate.
• Highlight potential candidate drop-offs or delays.
• Reporting & Documentation
• Update the recruitment dashboard regularly.
• Maintain candidate trackers and pipeline reports.
• Provide daily/weekly updates on assigned roles.
• Flag challenges, sourcing gaps and candidate risks to the Embedded TA Partner.

What We're Looking For

• 0-2 years of recruitment / talent acquisition experience
• Good understanding of sourcing and screening.
• Comfortable using LinkedIn and job portals.
• Strong follow-up and communication skills.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently once requirements are clearly defined.
• Strong attention to detail and candidate tracking.
• Comfortable working across different industries and roles.
• Startup mindset and ability to adapt quickly.
• What Would Be an Advantage
• Experience hiring for startups.
• Exposure to technology and non-technology hiring.
• LinkedIn sourcing / Boolean search skills.
• Experience with ATS or recruitment trackers.
• Ability to handle multiple roles simultaneously.
• Engagement Model
• This is a project-based engagement, not a permanent employment position.
• The Associate may be engaged:
• For a specific hiring project
• For a defined number of roles
• For a defined period
• Based on the hiring volume and requirements of the client
• The duration and working hours will be mutually agreed upon at the beginning of each project.
• There may be opportunities to work on subsequent projects depending on performance, availability and business requirements.
• Expected Availability
• For an active project, the Associate should generally be available for 3-4 hours per day, depending on the project workload.
• Working hours can be flexible, but agreed deliverables and response timelines must be maintained.

Location - Mumbai, Delhi / NCR, Bengaluru , Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Remote