Talent Engagement Associate — Outbound Recruiting

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

This is an entry-level opportunity to build a career in recruitment, talent engagement, and candidate operations within a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. You will connect with shortlisted candidates across India, introduce relevant job opportunities, and help them navigate the early stages of the hiring process. Through high-volume outbound calls and consistent follow-ups, you will play an important role in creating a positive candidate experience and keeping recruitment activities moving efficiently. The position is well suited to confident communicators who enjoy speaking with people, working toward clear targets, and developing professional relationship-building skills. You will gain practical exposure to recruitment workflows, candidate screening, and talent operations, with opportunities to take on additional coordination and team leadership responsibilities at the POD Lead level.

Accountabilities:

• Make outbound calls to shortlisted candidates, clearly explaining the opportunity, organization, job responsibilities, location, and relevant requirements.

• Engage candidates professionally to understand their interest in the opportunity, availability, notice period, and other relevant details.

• Conduct consistent follow-ups through phone calls, WhatsApp, and email to maintain candidate engagement and support progress through the recruitment process.

• Identify interested and potentially qualified candidates and share their details with the relevant internal recruitment team.

• Maintain accurate call logs, candidate notes, and recruitment records using spreadsheets and internal systems.

• Meet daily outreach, calling, and follow-up targets in a high-volume calling environment, with an expected volume of approximately 100–120 outbound calls per day.

• Communicate professionally and provide candidates with clear, relevant information throughout their interactions.

• For POD Leads: Coordinate the associate team, provide coaching and guidance, monitor daily productivity, and maintain outreach quality standards.

Requirements:

• A completed graduation is required. Fresh graduates and candidates with 0–1 year of professional experience are welcome. Current college students are not eligible.

• Clear, fluent spoken English and confident, professional telephone communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage candidates, explain opportunities, and build rapport over the phone.

• Comfort with repetitive outbound calling, regular follow-ups, and working toward daily performance targets.

• Ability to manage approximately 100–120 outbound calls per day while maintaining communication quality and accurate records.

• Basic familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and strong attention to detail when maintaining candidate information.

• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage candidate conversations and follow-up activities consistently.

• Availability to work the specified schedule of 9 hours per day, 6 days per week, including one mandatory working Sunday each month.

• Previous experience in telecalling, customer support, sales, or recruitment outreach is an advantage but is not required for entry-level candidates.

• Candidates applying for POD Lead responsibilities should be comfortable coordinating colleagues, monitoring performance, and supporting team productivity.

Benefits:

• Fixed monthly compensation: ₹5,000–₹15,000, depending on role level, experience, interview assessment, and mutual fit.

• Performance-based incentives: Potential additional earnings of ₹5,000–₹10,000 per month. Incentives are performance-based and not guaranteed.

• Work arrangement: Full-time, fully remote position.

• Career entry opportunity: Practical experience in outbound recruiting, candidate engagement, talent operations, and recruitment processes.

• Role progression: Opportunities across Junior Intern, Senior Intern, Contractor/Consultant, and Intern POD Lead levels, depending on suitability and assessment.

• Work schedule: 9 hours per day, 6 days per week, with one mandatory working Sunday each month. A higher incentive applies for the required Sunday shift.

• Complete compensation terms will be shared before candidates accept an offer.

• Healthcare coverage, paid leave, retirement benefits, equipment provisions, and other additional perks are not specified in the job description.

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