Recruitment Intern - Remote
Bengaluru
People and Culture /
Remote /
Remote
We seek a driven Recruitment Intern to join our talent acquisition team and gain hands-on experience in full-cycle recruiting, candidate sourcing, interview coordination, and recruitment marketing. This role offers exceptional learning opportunities in modern recruitment practices, including Boolean search techniques, ATS management, and recruitment analytics.
Responsibilities
- Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Management
- Execute active sourcing using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search operators, and advanced sourcing across GitHub, Stack Overflow, Indeed, Glassdoor
- Manage candidate pipelines in ATS systems (Greenhouse, Lever, BambooHR, Workday)
- Conduct market research, salary benchmarking, and competitive analysis
- Support employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives
- Full-Cycle Recruiting Support
- Partner with hiring managers on job requisitions and candidate personas
- Conduct phone screens, video interviews, and skills assessments
- Coordinate interview scheduling and manage candidate communications
- Execute reference checks and background verification processes
- Ensure positive candidate experience throughout recruitment lifecycle
- Recruitment Operations & Analytics
- Track recruitment KPIs: time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, conversion rates
- Create recruitment dashboards and present data insights to stakeholders
- Support process improvement and recruitment workflow optimization
Requirements
- Education & Experience
- Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or related field
- Experience: 0-2 years relevant experience in recruiting, HR, sales, customer service, or business development
- Internship Experience: Previous internships in HR, recruiting, or related fields preferred but not required
- Technical Skills & Competencies
- Sourcing Tools: Proficiency with LinkedIn, Boolean search, X-ray search techniques, and candidate sourcing platforms
- ATS Systems: Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, BambooHR, or similar)
- Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, PowerPoint for presentations, Word for documentation
- CRM Systems: Familiarity with Salesforce, HubSpot, or recruitment-specific CRM platforms
- Communication Tools: Experience with Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and asynchronous communication platforms
- Social Media: Understanding of professional networking platforms and social recruiting strategies
- Core Competencies & Soft Skills
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, active listening, and interpersonal abilities
- Research & Analysis: Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently
- Adaptability: Comfort with ambiguity, change management, and continuous learning mindset
- Cultural Competency: Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in recruitment
- Customer Service: Candidate-focused approach with emphasis on positive experience delivery
- Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Skills & Experience
- Industry Knowledge: Understanding of tech recruiting, startup environments, or specific industry verticals
- Certification: PHR, SHRM-CP, or recruiting-specific certifications (CIR, PRC)
- Project Management: Experience with Asana, Trello, Monday.com, or similar project management tools
- Data Analytics: Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, or advanced Excel functions for recruitment analytics
- Content Creation: Experience with job posting optimization, social media content, or employer branding materials
- Specialized Experience
- Remote Work: Previous experience in distributed teams, virtual collaboration, and remote-first environments
- Startup Experience: Understanding of fast-paced, high-growth environments and startup culture
- Sales Background: Experience in B2B sales, lead generation, or customer relationship management
- International: Knowledge of global hiring practices, visa processes, or multi-country recruitment
- Vendor Management: Experience with recruiting agencies, freelance platforms, or external partner coordination
Benefits
- 100% WFH
- 15K per month stipend
- Letter of recommendation (if you perform well)
