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Job title: HR & Recruitment AssistantSchool/Function: HRLocation: India - Remote workingResponsible to: Group Global Head of PeopleContract Term: 6-months with a potential to go perm after 1 year.Overall purposeWe are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR & Recruitment Assistant with excellent spoken and written English, strong candidate engagement skills, and proven experience in CV screening. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in HR, with a strong focus on recruitment and talent acquisition. While experience in the education sector is preferred, we welcome applications from other industries.Key ResponsibilitiesTalent Acquisition & Recruitment (Primary Focus)Own and drive the CV screening, and shortlisting process for a wide range of roles.Liaise with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and candidate profiles.Engage confidently with candidates via phone, email, and in-person to ensure a positive recruitment experience.Coordinate and schedule interviews, provide feedback, and manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment lifecycle.Draft and issue offer letters, contracts, and onboarding documents.Draft and post engaging job adverts across relevant platforms to attract high-quality applicants.People AnalyticsSupport the HR team in collecting, analysing, and presenting key recruitment and workforce metrics.Use data to identify recruitment trends and support process improvement.HR SystemsMaintain and update HR systems with accurate employee and recruitment data.Support testing and feedback on system updates and improvements.Project WorkContribute to HR and recruitment projects, including employer branding, talent pipeline development, and onboarding improvements.Plan workloads effectively and provide regular updates to HR leadership and stakeholders.What We’re Looking ForSkills & ExperienceExcellent verbal and written communication skills – a must-have for candidate engagement and professional interaction across teams.Demonstrated experience in CV screening, recruitment coordination, and candidate management.Previous experience in an HR or recruitment-focused role, ideally within the education sector or a similarly fast-paced environment.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Education & IT ProficiencyHigh school diploma required; a degree in HR or a related field is desirable.Confident in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with HR software/systems is a plus.Comfortable with data entry and generating basic reports.