Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Role Purpose:

Support an efficient, high-volume, and process-driven talent acquisition vertical within the People function at Quest Alliance by executing targeted sourcing on LinkedIn and Naukri, maintaining accurate recruitment data, and enabling smooth end-to-end hiring operations in alignment with organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver SLA-Driven Hiring Operations

• Execute end-to-end recruitment operations against defined hiring SLAs and timelines.
  

• Manage candidate workflows through Zoho Recruit ATS, ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation across all hiring stages.
  

• Coordinate interview scheduling, panel alignment, and hiring progression using G Suite tools (Calendar, Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets).
  

• Maintain timely closure of candidate communication and interview feedback loops.
  

2. Manage High-Volume Recruitment Coordination

• Support high-volume hiring operations across multiple concurrent roles and programs.
  

• Manage interview logistics and stakeholder calendars across an annual recruitment cycle engaging 10,000+ applicants and ~80+ hires.
  

• Ensure seamless candidate experience through structured communication, scheduling accuracy, and process responsiveness.
  

• Track hiring progress and escalate bottlenecks impacting closure timelines.
  

3. Drive Recruitment Campaigns and Pipeline Building

• Execute weekly hiring campaigns across internal and external platforms using approved templates and brand guidelines.
  

• Publish, customise, and review job postings across hiring channels including LinkedIn, Naukri, and other sourcing platforms.
  

• Support talent sourcing and pipeline building using LinkedIn Talent Solutions, and Naukri ResDex
  

• Contribute to employer branding and hiring visibility initiatives.
  

4. Enable Cross-Functional Collaboration and Process Improvement

• Partner with People Ops, L&D verticals and collaborate with other Functions and Programs to support Talent ops.
  

• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives including internal engagement campaigns, policy recommendations, and process improvements.
  

• Identify operational inefficiencies and support implementation of scalable recruitment practices.
  

5. Ensure Process Compliance and Data Governance

• Maintain recruitment documentation, trackers, and hiring records in alignment with organizational policies and audit requirements.
  

• Ensure adherence to Quest Alliance hiring processes, communication standards, and data management protocols.
  

• Support reporting and hiring analytics through accurate and timely data management.
  

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 4 years of experience, with 2 years in high-volume recruitment or talent acquisition operations.
  

• Demonstrated ability to close multiple entry-level roles with swiftness and strong process alignment.
  

• Hands-on experience using Zoho Recruit or a comparable ATS.
  

• Strong operational proficiency in G Suite tools, especially Calendar, Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive.
  

• Excellent coordination, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
  

• Ability to manage high-volume workflows with accuracy, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
  

• Commitment to continuous learning, feedback, and knowledge-sharing within teams.
  

• Returning Mothers, Persons with Disabilities, Veterans (including Agniveer), and candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
  

Salary:

The pay band for the position is Rs. 60,000 - 65,000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)

Benefits:

In addition to your compensation, you are also eligible for a suite of benefits designed to support your well-being and growth:

- Comprehensive Personal Accident Insurance covering up to ₹10,00,000 annually

- Mediclaim Insurance covering up to ₹3,00,000 annually, supported through our insurance partner, Loop, which also offers additional wellness benefits

- Reach for the Stars (RFS) amount of up to ₹5,000 to support your self-learning and knowledge-building efforts

- Internet allowance of up to ₹750/month, reimbursable based on actual usage to support flexible and hybrid working arrangements

- For employees with children under the age of 6 years, Quest offers childcare or day care fee support through a monthly matching contribution of up to ₹3,000, helping you create a supportive work-life balance

- Access to emotional health and wellbeing programs such as:

* Group sessions worth ₹7,500 per session fully covered by the organisation

* 1:1 counselling sessions (worth ₹1,800 per session), fully covered by the organisation

To Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to apply directly via the Quest career site:
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About Quest Alliance:

Quest Alliance prepares young learners in India with the skills, mindsets, and support systems they need to thrive in life, learning, and work.

A social impact organization with close to two decades of experience, Quest Alliance works at the intersection of technology and future skills to make learning more equitable and relevant, especially for socially and economically vulnerable learners.

The organization influences systems to empower young learners in government high schools and trade and vocational institutes to holistically navigate their education to career transitions.

Quest Alliance works across 12 Indian states and is partnered with nine state governments, over 80 CSOs, national ministries, and funders. It has impacted 1.8 million young lives to date.

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At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.