Talent Acquisition Associate

Emeritus; India; On-site; INR 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading education technology company in India seeks a Talent Acquisition Associate to manage end-to-end recruitment in a fast-paced environment. This role requires 1 to 3 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree. The ideal candidate will collaborate with hiring managers, proactively source candidates, and support overall HR initiatives. Immediate joiners are preferred for a 6-month contractual engagement, offering a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in end-to-end recruitment, preferably in startups.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Interest in taking on HR projects beyond core recruitment responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for multiple roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and priorities.
• Proactively source candidates through various channels.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Familiarity with sourcing tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS platforms

Job description

Emeritus is committed to teaching the skills of the future by making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, companies, and governments around the world. It does this by collaborating with more than 50 top-tier universities across the United States, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, India and China. Emeritus’ short courses, degree programs, professional certificates, and senior executive programs help individuals learn new skills and transform their lives, companies and organizations. Its unique model of state-of-the-art technology, curriculum innovation, and hands‑on instruction from senior faculty, mentors and coaches has educated more than 250,000 individuals across 80+ countries.

Founded in 2015, Emeritus, part of Eruditus Group, has more than 2,000 employees globally and offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore, Palo Alto, Mexico City, New York, Boston, London, and Dubai. Following its $650 million Series E funding round in August 2021, the Company is valued at $3.2 billion, and is backed by Accel, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Leeds Illuminate, Prosus Ventures, Sequoia Capital India, and Bertelsmann.

Role Summary

The Talent Acquisition Associate will support high-impact hiring by managing end-to-end recruitment for multiple roles in a fast‑paced environment. This role requires strong execution, effective stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while contributing to broader HR initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment for assigned roles, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer management, and joining closures
• Drive high‑volume hiring while adhering to defined timelines and SLAs
• Partner closely with hiring managers and senior stakeholders to understand role requirements, priorities, and workforce plans
• Proactively source candidates through multiple channels including job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, and internal databases
• Manage candidate communication throughout the hiring lifecycle, ensuring a positive and professional candidate experience
• Coordinate interviews across multiple stakeholders, ensuring timely feedback and smooth scheduling
• Support offer rollouts, documentation, background verification, and onboarding coordination
• Maintain accurate hiring data, trackers, dashboards, and recruitment reports
• Review and update job descriptions to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with business needs
• Contribute to HR initiatives and projects such as process improvements, employer branding, diversity hiring, and reporting
• Handle multiple open roles and priorities simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment

Skills and Qualification Required

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 1 to 3 years of hands‑on experience in end-to-end recruitment (preferably in startups)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with candidates and stakeholders
• Familiarity with sourcing tools, job portals, LinkedIn Recruiter, and ATS platforms
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Interest and willingness to take on HR projects beyond core recruitment responsibilities
• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment
• Availability for a 6‑month contractual engagement - Immediate Joiners Preferred

Emeritus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

In press

• https://inc42.com/buzz/edtech-startup-eruditus-fy23-revenue-crosses-inr-3000-cr-mark
• https://www.outlookbusiness.com/start-up/news/eruditus-secures-150-million-funding-for-ai-expansion-business-growth