Talent Operations Associate Consultant

Weekday; United States; Remote; USD 2,300 - 4,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Direct path to full-time

Steep learning curve

Growth culture

Job summary

Weekday is hiring a Talent Operations Associate Consultant on a 6-month contract (high performance may extend or become full-time). The role is remote from India with a 9-hour work schedule and a base salary of ₹20,000–₹40,000 per month plus incentives.

You will screen candidates, research client roles, and manage end-to-end candidate communications while using Airtable, Slack, and CRM tools to deliver insights and maintain quality standards. This is a launchpad for growth in startup hiring.

Qualifications

• 0–1 years of experience or fresh graduate
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Ability to quickly understand job descriptions across domains
• Willingness to learn fast and hit daily operational goals

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-impact candidate screenings via intro and evaluation calls.
• Deep-dive role research to guide candidate discussions.
• Capture rigorous data and evaluation using structured rubrics.
• Manage candidate experience and feedback end-to-end with stakeholders.
• Master talent operations tools to deliver accurate reporting.

Skills

Exceptional communicator

Fast learner

Coachable

Self-starter

Fresh graduate / early career

Education

BBA

Psychology

Engineering

Tools

Airtable

Slack

CRM tools

Job description

Department: Recruiter Screening - Operations

Location: India (Remote)

Work Schedule: 9 hours

Employment Type: 6-Month Contract (High performance converts to an Extension or Full-time)

Compensation: ₹20,000 – ₹40,000 / month fixed + additional performance-based incentive

Why Join Weekday?

At Weekday , we are building the future of startup hiring. High-growth tech companies and fast-paced startups rely on us to find exceptional talent, fast.

As a Talent Operations Associate Consultant , you will be on the front lines evaluating top-tier talent, conducting research on cutting-edge roles, and running the evaluation engine that connects great candidates with world-class tech companies.

If you are early in your career and looking for a fast-tracked growth opportunity into talent acquisition, startup operations, or people management, this is your launching pad.

₹20,000 - ₹40,000 a month

What You’ll Do (Your Impact)

• Conduct High-Impact Candidate Screenings: Lead intro & evaluation calls with candidates to assess their technical/non-technical fit against client company requirements.

• Deep-Dive Role Research: Research client roles upfront so you can lead engage-and-answer discussions and guide candidates authoritatively through the process.

• Capture Rigorous Data & Evaluation: Collect comprehensive candidate insights covering structured rubric points to ensure candidates meet client interview standards.

• Manage Candidate Experience & Feedback: Own candidate communication from end to end, managing feedback loops, status updates, and handoffs to Account Managers.

• Master Talent Operations Tools: Leverage modern recruiting and operational software (Airtable, Slack, CRM tools) to deliver accurate reporting and maintain high quality standards.

Who You Are

We are looking for self-starters who are eager to learn and execute with excellence. You will thrive in this role if you are:

• An Early Career Professional or Fresh Graduate: You have 0–1 years of experience (Graduates in BBA, Psychology, Engineering, or related fields are highly encouraged to apply!).

• An Exceptional Communicator: You possess fluent written and spoken English skills with the confidence to lead candidate calls professionally.

• A Fast Learner & Research-Minded: You can quickly grasp job descriptions across technical and non-technical domains and synthesize information quickly.

• Coachable & Action-Oriented: You absorb feedback rapidly, adapt to fast-changing environments, and enjoy hitting daily operational goals.

Bonus points if you have experience with Airtable/Slack or a strong interest in startup hiring!

What Your First 90 Days Look Like

• First 15 Days (Onboard & Learn): Shadow live screening calls, master internal documentation tools, begin independently conducting 15–20 screening calls/day and progressively ramp up screening volume (target: 25–40 calls/day).

• Days 30–60 (Own & Execute): Run independent, high-quality candidate screens that closely mirror client interview standards, take ownership of candidate feedback, and generate key reports.

• Towards 6 Months (Scale & Convert):

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive Compensation: ₹20,000 – ₹40,000 per month base pay and additional performance based incentives.

• Direct Path to Full-Time: Outstanding performance directly opens doors for extension of contract or conversion to full-time.

• Steep Learning Curve: Learn startup hiring, candidate evaluation, and operational analytics directly from experienced leaders.

• Culture of Growth: Work in a high-energy environment where taking ownership is recognized and rewarded.

The Hiring Process

We respect your time and keep our process fast and transparent:

1. Recruiter Screen (20 mins): Intro call to discuss your goals, background, and alignment.

2. Hiring Manager Screen & Live Mock Call (30–45 mins): Practical assessment to showcase your research mindset, communication clarity, and coachability with Meghana, who this role will be reporting to.

3. Culture Check: (20 mins): Alignment on values, motivation, and growth, with Sanjay, who is our Co-founder & COO.