Title: Senior Associate-Talent Acquisition
Experience: 4-6 Years
Location: Delhi/ Bengaluru (Hybrid) or Remote
About Rocket Learning
Rocket Learning is one of India's fastest-growing ed-tech non-profits, focused on transforming early childhood education at scale. Working closely with central and state governments, we reach over 5 million children across the country. Our approach combines simple, accessible technology with deep community engagement, empowering caregivers and educators to build strong early learning habits. With a diverse, high-performing team and support from leading funders, we are on a mission to reimagine early learning for every 0–6 year old in India

Role Overview

The Talent Acquisition Senior Associate leads hiring for complex and high-priority roles across Rocket Learning. The role works closely with hiring managers and leadership teams to ensure effective hiring outcomes and strong talent pipelines.The Senior Associate also focuses on strengthening sourcing strategies, improving recruitment practices, and supporting the development of junior team members.

Key Results

Successful hiring for specialised and high-priority roles
Strong and sustainable pipelines for critical positions
Improved recruitment processes and hiring efficiency
Trusted partnerships with hiring managers on hiring strategy
Champion Rocket Learning's employer brand and build strong talent networks.

Key Responsibilities

Lead recruitment for complex or strategic roles across teams
Design sourcing strategies to reach specialised talent pools
Partner with hiring managers on hiring plans and evaluation frameworks
Build and maintain long-term candidate pipelines
Analyse hiring data and identify opportunities to improve recruitment outcomes
Support improvements in recruitment processes, tools, and documentation
Mentor and guide junior team members in sourcing and screening
Manage recruitment partnerships and support campus hiring initiatives
Contribute to employer branding and talent outreach efforts
Champion a consistent and thoughtful candidate experience
Collaborate with the People & Culture team to strengthen hiring processes, policies, and recruitment practices as the organisation grows.

Requirements

Required Skills & Background

EducationBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Experience

4-6 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment

Skills

Advanced sourcing and talent mapping capability
Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory skills
Ability to manage complex hiring processes
Strong interviewing and candidate assessment capability
Analytical approach to recruitment data and hiring trends

Languages

Fluency in English. Working knowledge of Hindi or any regional language is an advantage

Critical Factors for Success:

Ability to successfully close difficult or specialised roles
Strategic thinking in building long-term talent pipelines
Strong trust and credibility with hiring managers
Continuous improvement of hiring processes
Mentoring and supporting team members
Strong alignment with Rocket Learning's mission and culture
Willingness to travel or work from the office when required to support hiring needs and ensure effective delivery

Rocket Learning is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.