Associate Researcher - Talent Acquisition and Operations

Job Title: Associate Researcher
Location: Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai/Pune, Kolkata

About us: Arthan is a social enterprise committed to strengthening the impact sector ecosystem. Arthan works with social organizations to build their capacity and capability in the areas of human capital (executive search), organizational development, and thought leadership.

Job Description: As a Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our recruitment efforts, facilitating communication with candidates, optimizing operations, and managing data effectively. This role requires a combination of strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities:

Recruitment Support

• Assist in sourcing, screening, and assessing candidates for open positions based on client requirements and specifications.
• Conduct initial interviews and evaluations to determine candidate suitability and alignment with client needs.
• Collaborate with the internal team to coordinate candidate interviews, assessments, and feedback sessions, ultimately working towards successfully closing the role.

Communication

• Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates, providing timely and professional communication regarding recruitment updates, and profile status.
• Facilitate clear and effective communication between candidates, and internal team members to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the recruitment process.
• Respond promptly to candidate inquiries, requests, and concerns, demonstrating a commitment to exceptional service delivery.

Data Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of candidate profiles, client interactions, and recruitment activities in the company's database or CRM system.
• Generate reports, metrics, and dashboards to track key recruitment metrics, performance indicators, and project status updates.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and confidentiality standards when handling sensitive candidate and client information.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or related field.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or a client-facing role, preferably within a recruitment agency or HR consultancy.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with candidates, and colleagues.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with recruitment software or CRM systems preferred.
• Proactive mindset, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results and client satisfaction.
  
  Key Soft Skills:
  
  • Empathetic and collaborative
  • Curiosity and Inquisitiveness
  • Developing Technical Competencies
  • Intent to Learn
  • Adaptability to New Methods
  • Problem-solving with a Growth Mindset
  • Is well-aligned with Arthan's mission and cause/values