Role Overview
Ascendion is hiring an Entry Level Associate - Direct Hire within its global talent acquisition and workforce solutions practice in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. In this recruitment operations role operating during US business hours, you will manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle activities supporting North American client accounts. The position focuses on reviewing technical job descriptions, executing sourcing strategies across multiple job boards and social platforms, screening candidates for technical and domain fit, coordinating interview schedules, negotiating compensation rates, and partnering closely with onshore account teams to fulfill hiring demands.
Core Responsibilities
- Requirement Analysis & Sourcing: Review client job descriptions, understand technical skill requirements, and execute multi-channel sourcing plans using job boards, internal databases, and social platforms.
- Candidate Assessment & Screening: Screen applicants' technical experience, competencies, communication skills, and employment eligibility against open client requisitions.
- End-to-End Cycle Ownership: Manage the full candidate lifecycle, including interview scheduling, feedback tracking, status updates, and onboarding support.
- Rate Negotiation & Offers: Negotiate pay rates, contract terms, and employment conditions with candidates to secure formal commitment.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner directly with onsite delivery and account management teams in North America to align on priority requirements and submission timelines.
- Database & Pipeline Tracking: Maintain accurate candidate profiles, trackers, and recruitment notes utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite and internal recruitment databases.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in any discipline (Human Resources, Business Administration, Computer Applications, or related fields preferred).
- Professional Experience: 0 to 2 years of entry-level experience in US IT recruitment, technical sourcing, talent coordination, or client-facing operations.
- Software Proficiency: Practical working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) for tracking datasets and correspondence.
- Recruiting Foundations: Understanding of candidate sourcing techniques, resume screening, and interview coordination workflows.
- Communication & Negotiation: Strong English verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to conduct professional candidate screenings and rate discussions.
- Shift Flexibility: Full willingness and ability to work permanent night shifts aligned with North American business hours (8:00 PM to 5:00 AM / 8:30 PM to 5:30 AM IST).
About Ascendion
Ascendion is a leader in AI-powered software engineering and workforce transformation, partnering with Global 2000 clients across North America, Europe, and APAC. Powered by engineering talent and advanced digital platforms, Ascendion delivers scalable solutions across enterprise data, experience design, software product development, and specialized talent delivery.