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SUMMARY This is a remote position. About Us At Contour Education, we’re reshaping how students learn one small group at a time. Since 2020, we’ve helped over 6,000 students succeed through personalized small-group tutoring, backed by a global team of 320+ professionals. Our India team has been instrumental in delivering high-quality academic content and student support at scale. Now, we’re expanding our India operations and building new business functions that will fuel long-term growth. Recognized three years in a row by the Australian Financial Review as one of Australia’s Fastest Growing Startups, we’re scaling rapidly and hiring a passionate and driven Talent Acquisition Executive to help build the future of our India team. This is a rare opportunity to join at a foundational stage and play a pivotal role in shaping our talent strategy, attracting top-tier candidates, and partnering closely with our People & Culture team and hiring across global teams. Why Join Contour Hire, Build & Shape the Future At Contour, we don’t just fill roles we build high-performance teams that fuel long-term growth. As our Talent Acquisition Executive, you’ll be at the heart of that mission. This is your opportunity to go beyond recruitment: help shape our India operations by hiring exceptional talent, refining scalable hiring systems, and becoming a trusted partner to leadership. As our founding talent hire in India, you will: Own the Talent Funnel: Lead end-to-end hiring across roles in publishing, sales, content development owning everything from sourcing to onboarding. Build for Scale: Design and improve recruitment systems and processes that help us grow fast, but smart. Partner with Leaders: Work directly with department heads and founders to deeply understand hiring needs and deliver high-quality candidates, fast. Champion Candidate Experience: Ensure every candidate interaction reflects Contour’s culture fast-moving, thoughtful, and human. Grow with Us: Join at a pivotal early stage and unlock career growth as we scale globally. If you’re a proactive recruiter who loves building from scratch, thrives in fast-paced environments, and wants to shape the DNA of a growing global team Contour is the place for you. Role Overview Source, Hire & Build Talent Foundations As the Talent Acquisition Executive (India), you’ll play a foundational role in scaling Contour’s India team. This is more than a recruiter role it’s an opportunity to build the systems, pipelines, and relationships that power our growth. You’ll work hands-on across every stage of the hiring lifecycle, from sourcing exceptional talent to refining how we hire at scale. This is a high-impact, early-stage role reporting directly to senior leadership. You’ll be responsible for executing our hiring strategy, shaping the candidate experience, and helping to build a talent engine that scales with our business. Key Responsibilities Candidate Sourcing & Pipeline Building Source top talent through online platforms, job boards, employee referrals, and innovative outreach methods. Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline across multiple functions and seniority levels. Screening & Evaluation Review resumes and applications to identify high-potential candidates. Conduct initial screenings and assess candidates against job-specific criteria and team fit. Interviewing & Candidate Communication Lead structured interviews and provide feedback to hiring managers. Write clear, timely, and professional emails to guide candidates through the hiring process and respond to queries. Job Description Management Review, update, and refine job descriptions and specifications to align with evolving hiring needs. Recruitment Metrics & Reporting Track key hiring metrics such as time-to-fill, pipeline conversion rates, and candidate quality. Use data insights to refine sourcing strategies and improve hiring efficiency. Process Management & Coordination Facilitate pre-employment processes including background checks and assessments. Coordinate closely with People & Culture and department leads to ensure smooth onboarding transitions. Continuous Learning & Industry Awareness Stay informed on hiring trends, market conditions, and recruitment best practices to keep Contour’s hiring competitive and effective. Requirements Must-Haves A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (HR specialisation) or a related field. 1-2 years of experience in a talent acquisition or HR role. Strong written communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and concise emails and messages. Excellent English proficiency both verbal and written. Demonstrated proficiency with Google Workspace tools, including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Sheets. Ability to manage multiple roles and deadlines with precision and professionalism. Nice - to - Haves Prior experience working in a startup, ed-tech, or technology-driven company. Familiarity with modern applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment platforms. Interest in fast-paced, high-growth environments where hiring needs shift quickly. A proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate hiring challenges and solve them creatively. Benefits Work-From-Home Setup: Enjoy the freedom and convenience of working remotely from anywhere in India. Focused Work-week: Work 7 8 hours per day, 6 days a week (Sunday to Friday) with Saturdays off to recharge. High-Impact Role: Play a foundational role in shaping Contour’s India team and building the talent engine behind one of Australia’s fastest-growing startups. Career Growth & Learning: Work closely with senior leadership and gain exposure to cross-functional hiring strategies, recruitment metrics, and startup scaling best practices. Autonomy & Ownership: Own the entire recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding with the freedom to improve processes and suggest new tools. Global Team Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, high-performing team working across multiple countries and time zones. Compensation: Competitive monthly salary in the range of 4.5 to 5 LPA, based on experience. Ready to shape the future of Contour’s India team? Apply now to join one of Australia’s fastest-growing EdTech companies and play a key role in building the high-performing teams that drive our global success.
