Associate, Research Talent Management, Remote/india

Role Associate Research Talent Management Experience 1-2 years Location Remote with frequent travel to Dehradun Salary Up to 5LPA About Ground Zero Ground Zero is a social enterprise committed to strengthening the nonprofit ecosystem through strategic support in talent acquisition capacity building and partnerships Our mission is to bridge critical talent gaps in the development sector by connecting impact-driven professionals with nonprofits We enable organizations to access the right talent aligned with their programmatic needs while equipping individuals to evolve as intrapreneurs through focused training and pilot projects Ground Zero currently supports 115 nonprofit partners across India and South Asia through Recruitment-as-a-Service Helping nonprofits find the right talent 1JobBoard A dedicated platform for nonprofits and professionals to connect HR Advisory Training Services Building capacity for effective talent management About the Role We are seeking a Research Associate Talent Management to join our team This role will focus on generating insights around talent trends organizational needs and workforce dynamics in the development sector The associate will contribute to data analysis organizational mapping talent research and support thought leadership through research papers briefs and reports You ll be working closely with the Talent Acquisition and leadership teams to strengthen Ground Zero s knowledge base and contribute to sector-wide conversations on how nonprofits hire manage and retain talent Key Responsibilities 1 Research Data Analysis Conduct research on talent trends HR practices and organizational structures across nonprofits Collect organize and analyze data from internal and external sources Maintain and update the database and talent pools Prepare sectoral insights case studies and reports to support business development and strategy 2 Talent Organization Mapping Create and update mapping of organizations leadership structures and roles Support talent mapping and profiling for ongoing recruitment mandates Develop insight reports on sectoral skills demand and hiring patterns 3 Knowledge Thought Leadership Contribute to blogs whitepapers and publications on trends in social sector hiring and talent management Support in designing surveys conducting interviews and synthesizing findings Collaborate with the communications team to convert research findings into accessible content for external dissemination 4 Internal Collaboration Support Work closely with the Talent Acquisition team to support ongoing client projects with data-driven insights Assist the Leadership and Partnerships teams with research inputs for presentations reports and proposals Participate in team discussions reviews and learning sessions What a Day Looks Like at Ground Zero A day as an Associate Research might look like Morning check-in with the team to align on key tasks and deliverables Reviewing data from the previous day s organizational mapping and identifying missing insights Conducting a quick desk research on HR trends in the education or health sector Collaborating with the recruitment team to refine candidate personas for a specific nonprofit Drafting a 1-page insight brief summarizing talent movement trends in North India Attending a virtual meeting with a partner organization to understand their talent challenges Ending the day by updating dashboards and sharing progress notes with your team Qualifications Skills Bachelor s or Master s degree in Social Sciences Management or related fields 1-2 years of experience in research consulting HR analytics or nonprofit management Strong analytical writing and presentation skills Proficiency in Excel Google Sheets familiarity with data visualization tools is a plus like looker studio Ability to work remotely independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment English Hindi is a must to know language requirement Interest in the social impact sector with curiosity about people and organizations Why Join Ground Zero Be part of a mission-driven team shaping the future of talent in the development sector Work closely with diverse nonprofits across India and South Asia Learn directly from sector leaders through mentorship and collaborative projects Opportunity to grow into a Specialist Lead role in research strategy or HR consulting - Hiring Note Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis This job is first posted on Nov 7 2025 on For any questions or status update ping us on WhatsApp Chat helpline 91-8058331557