Contract Employee - Recruitment - 0 to 2 years - Pune Location - READ JD

Job Description: Talent Acquisition Associate (Contractual)We are looking for a dynamic and driven Talent Acquisition Associate to join our recruitment team in Pune. This role is ideal for a proactive individual who enjoys networking and is eager to learn the end-to-end recruitment process across multiple sourcing channels.As a fresher or early-career professional, you will play a crucial role in building our talent pipeline by engaging with candidates directly and ensuring they meet our quality benchmarks.Role OverviewLocation: Pune (In-office)Employment Type: Contractual (1 Year)Work Schedule: 5 Days a WeekExperience Level: Graduate Fresher or 0–2 years of experienceKey Responsibilities1. Multi-Channel SourcingEmployee Referrals: Drive internal referral programs by engaging with current employees and managing the referral database.Campus Recruitment: Assist in organizing and executing campus hiring drives, maintaining relationships with placement cells, and coordinating with student applicants.Direct & Vendor Sourcing: Utilize job portals, social media (LinkedIn), and non-vendor channels to find active talent. Coordinate with existing vendors to ensure a steady flow of profiles.2. Candidate Assessment & Ground EngagementConnect with applicants 'on the ground'—conducting initial screenings, phone interviews, and face-to-face interactions.Evaluate candidates based on a minimum threshold defined for specific business processes.Manage the candidate experience from the first point of contact through to the final assessment.3. Process ManagementMaintain accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) or recruitment trackers.Schedule interviews and coordinate between hiring managers and candidates.Ensure a high conversion rate from sourcing to final selection by properly vetting candidates early in the funnel.Candidate ProfileEducation: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream.Skills: * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills with a 'people-first' attitude.High energy and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Basic proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word).Mindset: A quick learner who is comfortable with 'on-the-ground' execution and meeting daily sourcing targets.What’s in it for You?Hands-on Learning: Exposure to various recruitment models (Campus, Volume hiring, Referral).Professional Growth: Mentorship from seasoned HR professionals.Networking: Opportunity to build a vast professional network in the Pune corporate hub.

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