Associate - Recruiting (Fixed Term Contract - 8 months)

Associate Recruiting (Fixed Term Contract 8 months)

Location: Gurugram (Hybrid)

Type: Fixed Term Contract (8 months)

About us

Bain & Company is a global management consulting firm that helps the world's most ambitious changemakers define the future. Across 65 offices in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries.

In 2004, the firm established its presence in the Indian market by opening the Bain Capability Center (BCC) in New Delhi. The BCC is now known as the Bain Capability Network (BCN), a critical pillar of Expert Client Delivery (ECD). BCN teams support Bain's global case teams across analytics, research, corporate domains, client development, private equity diligence, and Bain IP.

Who you will work with

In this 8-month fixed-term contract, you will support lateral hiring across Expert Client Delivery, Business Services, and Business Functions at BCN India.

As an Associate, you will work closely with the senior Recruiters and the Senior Manager Recruiting to ensure smooth execution of hiring activities, manage candidate coordination, support sourcing efforts, and contribute to a seamless candidate experience.

About you

• Postgraduates: 02 years of experience
• Undergraduates: 24 years of experience in HR or recruiting support roles
• Experience in talent acquisition, recruitment operations, or HR processes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with candidates and stakeholders
• Familiarity with sourcing platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, job portals) is preferred
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, team-oriented, and collaborative mindset
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; comfort with maintaining trackers, MIS, and reporting
• Basic data handling or analysis skills

What you'll do

• Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including scheduling, candidate coordination, and follow-ups
• Assist Recruiters in sourcing and screening candidates through various channels
• Maintain and update hiring trackers, dashboards, and MIS reports
• Coordinate assessments, interviews, feedback collection, and offer documentation
• Partner with hiring teams to understand role requirements and provide timely support
• Help build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring hiring needs
• Ensure excellent candidate experience through clear communication and responsive coordination
• Stay updated on recruiting trends and tools to support process improvements
• Work cross-functionally with HR, onboarding, and other internal teams to ensure smooth hiring operations

What makes us a great place to work

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work, a champion of diversity and a model of social responsibility. We believe that diversity, inclusion, and collaboration are key to building extraordinary teams. Bain fosters an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive both professionally and personally. External organizationsincluding Fortune, Vault, Glassdoor, Mogul, Working Mother, and the Human Rights Campaignregularly acknowledge Bain as a top workplace for diversity and inclusion, women, LGBTQ+ professionals, and working parents