HR Intern

21K School; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

21K School in Bengaluru's Indiranagar is seeking a motivated HR Intern to join our Talent Acquisition team at our Indiranagar office. This role offers hands-on exposure to the complete recruitment lifecycle in a fast-paced EdTech environment, with a focus on learning HR operations and candidate engagement.

You will screen candidates, source talent through portals and referrals, coordinate interviews, and contribute to employer branding.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor’s/Master’s in HR, BBA, MBA, Psychology, or any relevant field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, and MS Office
• Knowledge of job portals and social recruiting is a plus
• High ownership, good follow-up skills, and positive attitude
• Must be able to work from Indiranagar, Bangalore office

Responsibilities

• Support the Talent Acquisition team in managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle.
• Conduct first-level screening of candidates from the internal database and external sources to assess basic fitment (as per defined criteria).
• Source potential candidates through job portals, social media platforms, employee referrals, and other relevant channels.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring requirements.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews (telephonic, virtual, or in-person) between candidates and hiring managers.
• Conduct initial HR screening calls to evaluate candidate interest, communication skills, and role alignment.
• Review resumes and shortlist candidates based on job requirements and organizational fit.
• Maintain accurate and updated candidate records, trackers, and recruitment databases.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience by acting as the primary point of contact for candidate queries and follow‑ups.
• Assist in employer branding initiatives, including job postings and outreach communication.
• Meet defined daily/weekly targets related to sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand role requirements and hiring priorities.
• Provide regular updates and reports on hiring progress, pipeline status, and challenges.
• Ensure adherence to recruitment processes, timelines, and quality benchmarks.
• Support any additional HR or recruitment-related tasks as assigned by the Reporting Manager or management from time to time.]

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Ownership

Follow-up skills

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in HR, BBA, MBA, Psychology, or relevant field

Tools

MS Excel

Google Sheets

MS Office

Job portals

Social recruiting

Job description

Role: HR Intern

Location: Bangalore-Indiranagar , India (Work from Office)

Department: HR

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Type : Paid Internship

Shift Timing: 10 AM to 6 PM

About 21K School

21K School is Asia’s leading online school, delivering world‑class education to students across multiple geographies through a flexible and technology‑driven learning model. Our mission is to make high‑quality schooling accessible to learners regardless of location while ensuring academic excellence and meaningful parent engagement.

We are building the future of education and looking for passionate people to grow with us.

Position Summary

We are looking for a motivated HR Intern to join our Talent Acquisition team at our Indiranagar, Bangalore office. This role will give you hands‑on exposure to the complete recruitment lifecycle in a fast‑paced EdTech environment. If you are eager to learn HR and love talking to people, this is for you. This Internship provides an excellent opportunity for Individuals interested in pursuing career in Human Resource to learn and grow in a supportive environment .The Successful candidate will work closely with HR Team to support day to day operations and contribute to the organisation's overall success.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Talent Acquisition team in managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for assigned roles.
• Conduct first-level screening of candidates from the internal database and external sources to assess basic fitment (as per defined criteria).
• Source potential candidates through job portals, social media platforms, employee referrals, and other relevant channels.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring requirements.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews (telephonic, virtual, or in-person) between candidates and hiring managers.
• Conduct initial HR screening calls to evaluate candidate interest, communication skills, and role alignment.
• Review resumes and shortlist candidates based on job requirements and organizational fit.
• Maintain accurate and updated candidate records, trackers, and recruitment databases.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience by acting as the primary point of contact for candidate queries and follow‑ups.
• Assist in employer branding initiatives, including job postings and outreach communication.
• Meet defined daily/weekly targets related to sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand role requirements and hiring priorities.
• Provide regular updates and reports on hiring progress, pipeline status, and challenges.
• Ensure adherence to recruitment processes, timelines, and quality benchmarks.
• Support any additional HR or recruitment-related tasks as assigned by the Reporting Manager or management from time to time.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Pursuing or Completed Bachelor’s/Master’s in HR, BBA, MBA, Psychology, or any relevant field

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Basic proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, and MS Office

Knowledge of job portals and social recruiting is a plus

High ownership, good follow-up skills, and positive attitude

Must be able to work from Indiranagar, Bangalore office

What You Will Gain

End-to-end exposure to Talent Acquisition in EdTech

Mentorship from experienced HR professionals

Certificate + Letter of Recommendation on successful completion

Potential for Pre‑Placement Offer based on performance