Talent Acquisition Intern (Remote)

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