Join Handshake as a Recruiting Coordinator to enhance the candidate experience in a fast-paced environment.
Posted by employer 1 day ago
First seen on Joblaze 7 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 7 hours ago
What you'll build
- Schedule and coordinate interviews
- Manage recruiting tools
- Communicate with professionalism
- Represent Handshake to candidates
- Support ad hoc and strategic coordination projects
Must have
- 1+ year(s) of scheduling or coordination experience
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Strong written communication
- Sound judgment and comfort handling sensitive information
Nice to have
- Experience with Ashby
Practical constraints
- 3 days per week onsite
- Work hours from 11AM to 8PM IST with flexibility to 10 PM IST
AI in the day-to-day
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Requirements
- Experience
- 1+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, seniority, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Recruiting Coordinator at Handshake is responsible for managing interview logistics and ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process. This role requires strong organizational skills and proficiency in recruiting tools, with a focus on maintaining accurate data and effective communication. Ideal candidates have at least a year of coordination experience in a fast-paced environment and possess a proactive attitude. Handshake's collaborative culture, influenced by partnerships with top AI labs and educational institutions, offers a dynamic backdrop for this position.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 9, 2026. Last confirmed on Handshake's careers page October 9, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Recruiting Coordinator (Contract) role remote?
- It's hybrid — Handshake expects some on-site time in Bangalore, India.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Recruiting Coordinator (Contract) role.
- Where is the role based?
- Handshake is hiring for this position in Bangalore, India.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Contract for this Recruiting Coordinator (Contract) role at Handshake.
From the original posting
Why join Handshake now:
Shape how every career evolves in the AI economy, at global scale, with impact your friends, family and peers can see and feel
The Role
We’re looking for a highly organized and collaborative contract Recruiting Coordinator to help support and scale our hiring efforts. In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering a people-first candidate experience by managing interview logistics, serving as a welcoming point of contact, and ensuring a smooth experience throughout the hiring process.
The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment. You’re eager to learn, take initiative, and build strong cross-functional relationships.
This role is based in our Bangalore office and requires 3 days per week onsite.
While the majority of the office will work Pacific Standard Time (PST), this role will work 11AM to 8PM IST with flexibility to 10 PM IST to better accommodate candidate schedules.
Key responsibilities include:
Schedule and coordinate interviews efficiently while delivering a seamless candidate experience
Manage recruiting tools with care, maintaining accurate and up-to-date data
Communicate with professionalism, empathy, and discretion
Represent Handshake as a warm, friendly, and reliable point of contact for candidates
Support ad hoc and strategic coordination projects as needed
You Have
Must Haves:
1+ year(s) of scheduling or coordination experience, ideally in a high-energy, fast-paced setting
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
Impeccable attention to detail and strong written communication
A bias for action, humility, and a growth mindset
Sound judgment and comfort handling sensitive information
Bonus Point(s):
Experience with Ashby
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