Talent Operations Associate Consultant

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. Requirements: 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, re