Junior Talent Acquisition Associate

About the job:We believe hiring should be built on clarity, context, and trusted partnerships- not just resumes. As a talent associate, you will go beyond sourcing profiles to become a strategic advisor to both customers and candidates. You'll capture role insights to create the perfect role DNA, refine AI-generated scorecards to align with customer must-haves, and ensure every search is guided by Qrata's mission of building 1M careers in the Indian talent ecosystem.

Key responsibilities:

A. Role discovery & research:

1. Deep-dive into customer needs, industry context, and company challenges to define what success looks like in each role.

2. Translate insights into tailored Role DNA and adjust AI-generated scorecards to reflect the nuances of each hiring requirement.

B. Advisory screening & candidate engagement:

1. Conduct thoughtful pre-screens that assess not just skills, but motivations and cultural alignment.

2. Score candidates accurately against Role DNA, providing customers with clarity in decision-making.

3. Build trust with candidates, guiding them through the interview process, aligning expectations, and ensuring smooth onboarding.

C. Customer partnership:

1. Act as a strategic advisor by simplifying hiring decisions and helping customers overcome decision fatigue.

2. Use Qrata's analytics platform to share insights and weekly summaries that keep customers informed and confident.

D. Hiring excellence & execution:

1. Support offer negotiations, reference checks, and onboarding to ensure successful closures.

2. Maintain strong relationships with both customers and candidates, ensuring long-term trust and repeat engagement.

How we work:

Our values at Qrata, we don't just talk about values- we live them every day. As a Talent Associate, you will:

1. Communicate openly and honestly- treating colleagues, customers, and candidates with respect and transparency.

2. Pursue growth and learning- experimenting, adapting, and constantly improving your craft.

3. Take accountability for the team- solving problems proactively and ensuring collective success.

4. Be selfless -seeking what's best for Qrata and its mission, not just individual wins.

5. Stay gritty- showing persistence, resilience, and care in every search you run. These values are core to how we deliver impact to customers, build trust with candidates, and scale our mission of powering startup growth through talent.Who can apply:Only those candidates can apply who:have minimum 1 years of experienceare from Mumbai onlySalary:₹ 4,00,000 - 6,00,000 /yearExperience:1 year(s)Deadline:[hidden]:59:59Other perks:Informal dress codeSkills required:Recruitment, Interpersonal skills and Effective CommunicationOther Requirements:1. Hold an Bachelors degree in any field. Masters is a plus2. Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.3. Be highly motivated, energetic, and eager to learn.4. Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.5. Show excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.9. Exposure to fast-paced or customer-facing environments.10. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.11. Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently.12. Strong business acumen to understand roles, markets, and organizational needs.About Company:Qrata is a talent search firm that partners with leading VC firms such as Accel, Matrix, Sequoia, Lightspeed, and others to scale portfolio teams globally. With deep expertise in engineering, growth, design, and product roles, our function-specific teams provide an in-depth understanding of each domain, supported by a specialized mapping team that enables highly targeted searches. This structured approach ensures that 95% of our profiles make shortlists, resulting in faster hiring outcomes. While we work with late-stage companies such as Nykaa, Dream11, Pharmeasy, JioSaavn, and Marico, our strength lies in hiring for early-stage startups- navigating challenges with a process-driven structure that consistently delivers results. At Qrata, we believe the right hire changes everything, and we empower companies to hire with clarity, intelligence, and confidence through our data-driven platform that unlocks global Indian talent for high-growth businesses worldwide.

Responsibilities

We believe hiring should be built on clarity, context, and trusted partnerships- not just resumes. As a talent associate, you will go beyond sourcing profiles to become a strategic advisor to both customers and candidates. You'll capture role insights to create the perfect role DNA, refine AI-generated scorecards to align with customer must-haves, and ensure every search is guided by Qrata's mission of building 1M careers in the Indian talent ecosystem.

Key responsibilities:

A. Role discovery & research:

1. Deep-dive into customer needs, industry context, and company challenges to define what success looks like in each role.

2. Translate insights into tailored Role DNA and adjust AI-generated scorecards to reflect the nuances of each hiring requirement.

B. Advisory screening & candidate engagement:

1. Conduct thoughtful pre-screens that assess not just skills, but motivations and cultural alignment.

2. Score candidates accurately against Role DNA, providing customers with clarity in decision-making.

3. Build trust with candidates, guiding them through the interview process, aligning expectations, and ensuring smooth onboarding.

C. Customer partnership:

1. Act as a strategic advisor by simplifying hiring decisions and helping customers overcome decision fatigue.

2. Use Qrata's analytics platform to share insights and weekly summaries that keep customers informed and confident.

D. Hiring excellence & execution:

1. Support offer negotiations, reference checks, and onboarding to ensure successful closures.

2. Maintain strong relationships with both customers and candidates, ensuring long-term trust and repeat engagement.

How we work:

Our values at Qrata, we don't just talk about values- we live them every day. As a Talent Associate, you will:

1. Communicate openly and honestly- treating colleagues, customers, and candidates with respect and transparency.

2. Pursue growth and learning- experimenting, adapting, and constantly improving your craft.

3. Take accountability for the team- solving problems proactively and ensuring collective success.

4. Be selfless -seeking what's best for Qrata and its mission, not just individual wins.

5. Stay gritty- showing persistence, resilience, and care in every search you run. These values are core to how we deliver impact to customers, build trust with candidates, and scale our mission of powering startup growth through talent.