Associate Talent Acquisition - (Contract - Remote)

As an Associate Talent Acquisition at Hike, you will take on various responsibilities including managing TA dashboards, updating recruiting playbooks, and enhancing the sourcing pipeline through innovative methods. You'll also coordinate the recruitment process, ensuring a quality-driven assessment of candidates while establishing solid relationships with hiring managers and agencies.

To apply for the Associate Talent Acquisition position at Hike, having a PGDM or MBA in HR is essential. Additionally, candidates should possess strong attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and excellent communication skills, along with familiarity in using Gmail, G-Suite, and Excel.

Hike fosters a culture of continual learning and improvement, making it an ideal environment for an Associate Talent Acquisition. You will have opportunities to work on special projects, gain global exposure, and directly contribute to the team’s success through mentorship and skill development aligned with our core values.

A typical day for an Associate Talent Acquisition at Hike involves updating TA dashboards, sourcing candidates through various channels, coordinating interviews, and managing candidate experiences. You'll collaborate closely with various teams and get to solve challenges in recruitment, enhancing your operational and strategic skills.

Hike offers competitive compensation and benefits for the Associate Talent Acquisition position, along with exciting opportunities for global exposure and career growth. You will be part of a transformative journey, receive valuable training, and engage in a culture that emphasizes curiosity and innovation.

When answering, highlight any relevant experiences or internships where you've been involved in the recruitment process. Discuss specific tasks you've handled, such as candidate sourcing, conducting interviews, or managing candidate communications, showcasing your organizational skills.

Share specific strategies you employ for prioritization, such as using task management tools, setting timelines, and regularly reassessing priorities. Mention how these strategies help maintain an efficient workflow and ensure effective candidate engagement.

Discuss any experience you have with recruitment software, ATS systems, and tools like Excel or G-Suite. You could explain how you have used these tools to streamline processes, track candidates, or analyze data in previous roles.

Explain your approach to establishing relationships, such as regular communication, understanding their specific needs, and providing regular updates on recruitment progress. Emphasize your commitment to collaboration in meeting hiring goals.

Provide a specific example where you identified a challenge in the recruitment pipeline and describe the steps you took to address it. Focus on your problem-solving skills and the positive outcome that resulted from your intervention.

Discuss key performance indicators such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate satisfaction. Explain why these metrics are meaningful and how they contribute to assessing the effectiveness of recruitment strategies.

Emphasize your approach to communication and empathy. Discuss how you would actively listen to the candidate’s concerns and work to find a solution that maintains a positive relationship while also being fair and professional.

Share your passion for connecting people with opportunities and how you enjoy playing a key role in shaping a company’s culture through the talent they hire. Relate your personal experiences and what excites you about talent acquisition.

Mention resources you use such as industry publications, online forums, and networking events. Discuss your commitment to continual learning and how staying informed enhances your ability to attract top talent.

Identify a strength that aligns with the needed skills for the Associate Talent Acquisition role, such as communication, attention to detail, or problem-solving. Provide examples of how this strength has helped you succeed in past experiences.