Analyst - Talent & Operations

About Pratham International

Pratham International is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting innovative learning solutions for children and youth worldwide. We facilitate the adaptation and expansion of proven, scalable educational models—originally developed in India by the Pratham Education Foundation—to diverse contexts across the Global South. By providing programming and technical assistance tailored to local realities, we ensure that effective learning practices can take root anywhere.

Today, Pratham reaches approximately 7.5 million children annually across 23 Indian states and union territories and an additional 1 million across 31 countries.  We focus on creating sustainable educational models designed for low-resource communities. Our approach emphasizes learning for school, work, and life, ensuring that youth are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for success. To support these goals, we develop and deploy accessible resources that address the specific linguistic and cultural needs of the regions we serve.

Pratham International is committed to building long-term solutions and high-quality digital public goods. By gathering continuous feedback from the field and collaborating with global philanthropic partners, we work to ensure that every child, regardless of their geography, has the opportunity to be in school and learning well.

 

Role Summary

The Talent & Operations Analyst will manage the full lifecycle of global hiring while providing analytical and project management support for emerging initiatives.  This is a high-impact role designed for a sharp, agile professional who enjoys problem solving, open to making mistakes and has high learning orientation.  This is a foundational role with the opportunity to take on increasing leadership as our global footprint expands. S/he will report to the Head of HR & PMO supporting Pratham International’s diverse and globally dispersed teams. 

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Hiring Support

• Recruitment Management: Draft compelling job descriptions and manage the end-to-end screening process to attract top-tier global talent across program, digital and functional teams.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Work closely with program and technical teams to facilitate interviews, synthesize feedback, and drive decision-making.
• Candidate Experience: Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates, ensuring a seamless and professional journey from initial outreach to final offer.
• Onboarding & Integration: Manage the finalization of offers and oversee the integration of new hires to ensure they are set up for long-term success within the organization.

2. Project Analytics & Operational Support

• Data-Driven Insights: Provide ad hoc support for projects requiring data analysis, research, or the synthesis of complex information (eg., synthesis of feedback from multiple stakeholders on a collaboration project).
• Project Planning: Draw up structured project plans for new initiatives, defining milestones, timelines, and resource needs.
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to streamline recruitment operations and improve organizational efficiency through better tools or workflows.

 

Qualifications & Experience

• Approximately 5 years of professional experience, ideally in high-growth environments 
• Exceptional ability to think critically, structure problems, and build solutions 
• A fast learner who can quickly grasp new domains, tools, and technical concepts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse global teams.
• Prior familiarity with recruitment processes or HR operations is helpful but not critical; a "service-mindset" and attention to detail are paramount.
• Desirable: Tech-savvy with a high degree of comfort in using modern project management or collaboration tools (e.g., Notion, Slack, Google Workspace, or ATS platforms)

Employment Details

• Contract Type: Full-time.
• Location & Work hours: This is a remote-first role within India, with a preference for candidates based in Delhi or Mumbai to facilitate occasional in-person collaboration. As we support a global mission, you will have the opportunity to work with diverse teams across multiple time zones, enjoying a flexible schedule that accommodates international partnership.
• Diversity: Pratham is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.