Talent Acquisition Intern

About the job
YourFriendlyHR is a startup-focused HR consulting and recruitment partner helping fast-growing businesses build strong people systems from the ground up. We work closely with founders and teams to support hiring, HR operations, and scalable people practices that grow with the business.

Work Mode: Remote
Engagement: Internship
Working Hours: Flexible
Duration: 6 months

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Intern to support recruitment assignments across multiple clients. You will get hands-on exposure to sourcing, candidate screening, interview coordination, and recruitment operations while working on real hiring requirements.

This role is suitable for someone who wants to build practical experience in Recruitment / Talent Acquisition and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Understand job requirements and identify relevant candidate profiles
Source candidates through LinkedIn, Naukri, job portals, and other channels
Conduct initial candidate screening through calls or messages
Assess candidates based on skills, experience, communication, and role fit
Shortlist and share relevant profiles with the recruitment team/client
Coordinate interviews between candidates and clients
Follow up with candidates throughout the hiring process
Maintain candidate trackers and keep recruitment data updated
Support multiple hiring assignments simultaneously
Assist with candidate experience and employer branding activities when required

Required Skills:
Good verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Interest in Recruitment / Talent Acquisition
Ability to understand job requirements and identify suitable candidates
Comfortable communicating with candidates professionally
Good organizational and time-management skills
Willingness to learn sourcing, screening, and recruitment tools
Comfortable working remotely and managing assigned tasks independently

Good to Have:
Previous internship or experience in recruitment/HR
Familiarity with LinkedIn, Naukri, or other job portals
Basic understanding of Boolean search
Experience using Google Sheets, ATS, or candidate tracking tools
Exposure to startup or fast-paced work environments

What You’ll Learn:
End-to-end recruitment process
Candidate sourcing and Boolean search
Resume screening and candidate evaluation
Screening calls and candidate communication
Interview coordination and follow-ups
Working on multiple client requirements
Recruitment tracking and ATS management
Practical exposure to startup hiring environments

Note: This is a paid internship.