The Recruitment Associate will be responsible for sourcing, screening, assessing and shortlisting talent for short-term and project-based on-demand opportunities across multiple domains and skill areas. The role requires the ability to quickly understand project requirements, identify relevant talent pools, engage potential contributors, and build a ready-to-deploy pipeline of qualified resources.

This is a high-volume, fast-paced recruitment role suited to someone who enjoys working with people, communicating effectively, and identifying the right talent for the right chance.

Key Responsibilities
1. Talent Sourcing
• Source candidates through multiple channels including talent platforms, databases, referrals, social/professional networks, communities and targeted outreach.
• Build and maintain talent pools across diverse domains, skills, languages and geographies.
• Proactively identify talent for both immediate project requirements and future demand.
• Support rapid turnaround on project-specific sourcing requirements.

2. Screening & Shortlisting




• Review profiles against defined project requirements, skills, experience and eligibility criteria.
• Conduct initial telephonic/video screening to understand candidate capability, availability, communication skills and project fit.
• Shortlist suitable candidates and maintain an accurate pipeline of qualified resources.
• Identify gaps or mismatches and seek additional information where required.

3. Candidate Engagement
• Communicate project opportunities clearly and professionally to potential contributors.
• Explain project expectations, timelines, engagement model and next steps.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the sourcing and screening process.
• Build positive relationships with independent contractors to encourage participation in future projects.

4. Project Coordination
• Work closely with internal project/delivery teams to understand resource requirements.
• Translate proje

📌 Recruiter (India)
🏢 Innodata
📍 India