Associate Resource Coordinator

RWS; Dindigul; On-site; INR 378,000 - 462,000; Full time

Job summary

RWS in India is hiring an Associate Resource Coordinator to support translation and resourcing teams from a work-from-home setup. The role focuses on coordinating freelance translators, updating the vendor database with accuracy, and ensuring timely delivery of projects.

You will work in a European shift, five days a week, with responsibilities that emphasize vendor management, resource planning, and proactive communication to keep translations on track.

Qualifications

• Full professional proficiency in English required.
• Degree in Translation, Languages, Administration or related field, or PM/administrative experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with freelance translators and vendors using the vendor database.
• Track status of requests and update team on timelines and progress.
• Ensure accurate vendor records: booking info, availability, skills, rates, performance history.
• Support file analysis and project preparation activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in Translation / Languages / Administration or PM experience

Job description

Job Title: Associate Resource Coordinator

Location: Work from Home

Compensation: up to 4.2 LPA + Benefits

Type: Full Time Permanent Role

Shift: European Shift / 5 days a week

Note: Kindly do not apply if you are not comfortable with the salary

Job Purpose:

Performs a variety of administrative and coordination functions to support the Translation and Resourcing teams to deliver high quality results and on time delivery of translation projects. Applies working knowledge of the translation function and coordination skills to ensure effective resourcing and delivery of translation projects

This is a great opportunity for recent translation graduates or workers with administrative or project management experience but no translation degree to start in an entry-level role in the Localization Industry in an administrative role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Excellence – Contacts freelance translators using the vendor database to staff translation projects. Communicates with manager and/or team on status of requests in a timely fashion. Ensures a high level of accuracy in the vendor database by ensuring Supply Chain update essential information (e.g., booking information, availability, contact info, skills, rates/discounts, performance history.) Supports project activities such as file analysis and preparation, sending prepared information to freelance translators.
• Delivers Quality, Value, and Results – Ensures qualified resources are identified by clarifying requirements for resources up front (e.g., specific skills, profile, availability). Monitors schedules of freelancers and alerts manager/team of potential resourcing conflicts (e.g., holidays, vacations.) Highlights new resources and performance histories/skills to team in order to identify the best resource for the project.
• Functional Excellence – Actively learns about processes, policies and tools (e.g., vendor database) in order to perform his/her work efficiently and effectively. Learns strategies to identify the best resources for projects (e.g., understanding skills, search/selection techniques, resource planning.
• Relationship Building – Builds strong relationships with team members by demonstrating strong communication skills (e.g., clarifying requirements, providing timely updates). Works collaboratively with the Supply Chain team to ensure updates to the database. Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism when working with external vendors and freelancers.

Skills & Experience

• Full Professional Proficiency in English (mandatory)
• Degree in Translation, Languages, Administration and similar or experience in Project Management or Administrative Assistance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines