Talent Engagement Associate — Outbound Recruiting

Weekday; India; On-site; INR 56,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday is an AI-native recruiting platform backed by YC and now part of General Catalyst. This is an internal role in India for fresh graduates or candidates with 0–1 year of experience, with a 9-hour workday, 6 days a week, and one mandatory Sunday per month with incentives.

You will make outbound calls, discuss role details, follow up via calls, WhatsApp, and email, and share qualified candidates with the internal team. Strong English and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates or candidates with 0–1 year of experience
• Current college students are not eligible
• Strong communication and phone skills required

Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to shortlisted candidates and present the company, role, location, and job requirements clearly.
• Understand candidate’s interest, availability, notice period, and other relevant details.
• Follow up with candidates through calls, WhatsApp, and email to move the hiring process forward.
• Share interested and qualified candidates with the relevant internal team.
• Maintain accurate call logs, candidate notes, and records in spreadsheets or internal systems.
• Meet daily outreach and follow-up targets; this is a high-volume calling role with approximately 100–120 outbound calls per day.
• POD Leads: Coordinate the team, coach associates, monitor daily productivity, and maintain quality standards.

Skills

English fluency

Phone communication

Attention to detail

Education

Graduation completed

Tools

ATS software

Job description

Internal role at Weekday — not a role with one of our clients.

Experience: Fresh graduates or candidates with 0–1 year of experience Work schedule: 9 hours/day, 6 days/week; one mandatory working Sunday each month with a higher incentive Role levels: Junior Intern, Senior Intern, Contractor/Consultant, and Intern POD Lead

About Weekday

Weekday is an AI-native recruiting platform backed by Y Combinator and Venture Highway, now part of General Catalyst. We help companies discover and connect with the right talent through technology and recruiting operations.

Why Join Us?

Start your career in recruiting and talent operations at a fast-moving, YC-backed company. You’ll speak with candidates across India, help them understand exciting opportunities, and play a direct role in connecting people with the right jobs.

This is a great fit if you enjoy talking to people, have strong communication skills, and want hands-on experience in recruitment, sales, customer engagement, or talent operations.

What You’ll Do

• Make outbound calls to shortlisted candidates and present the company, role, location, and job requirements clearly.

• Understand each candidate’s interest, availability, notice period, and other relevant details.

• Follow up with candidates through calls, WhatsApp, and email to keep the hiring process moving.

• Share interested and qualified candidates with the relevant internal team.

• Maintain accurate call logs, candidate notes, and records in spreadsheets or internal systems.

• Meet daily outreach and follow-up targets; this is a high-volume calling role with approximately 100–120 outbound calls per day.

• POD Leads: Coordinate the team, coach associates, monitor daily productivity, and maintain quality standards.

What We’re Looking For

• A completed graduation; candidates with 0–1 year of experience are welcome. Current college students are not eligible.

• Clear, fluent spoken English and confident, professional phone communication.

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

• Basic ATS knowledge and strong attention to detail.

• Availability for the stated work schedule.

• Prior experience in telecalling, customer support, sales, or recruitment outreach is helpful, but not required for entry-level applicants.

Compensation

• Fixed pay: ₹5,000–₹15,000 per month

• Performance bonus: ₹5,000–₹10,000 per month

Your role level and compensation will depend on experience, interview assessment, and mutual fit. Incentives are performance-based and not guaranteed. Complete pay terms will be shared before you accept an offer.