HR Intern -Talent & Partner Operations

The Closing Gap; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

The Closing Gap in Trivandrum, India is offering an HR Intern – Talent & Partner Operations role focused on real recruitment execution across India and the UK. This 3-month internship is commission-based and onsite, designed for proactive candidates who want hands-on sourcing, outreach, and onboarding experience.

You will support candidate outreach, initial screening, and partner coordination while working with internal HR teams to execute processes and keep accurate records.

Qualifications

• Strong coordination and follow-up skills.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Ability to work with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, and referrals.
• Conduct initial screening and outreach calls.
• Manage candidate communications via email and follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate candidate pipelines and trackers.
• Assist in identifying and engaging recruitment partners.
• Coordinate interviews, schedules and onboarding.
• Work with HR team on execution tasks and compliance.

Skills

Coordination

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Stakeholder management

Job description

Trivandrum, India | Posted on 01/13/2026

Job Description – HR Intern (Talent & Partner Operations)

Company: Closing Gap

Internship Type: Commission-Based Only

Duration: 3 Months

Open Positions: 1

Working Model: Full-time | Onsite | Execution-Focused

Internship Overview

Closing Gap works closely with businesses across India and the UK, supporting talent acquisition, outsourcing, and workforce operations.

We are seeking a proactive HR Intern – Talent & Partner Operations to support real recruitment execution, partner coordination, and HR operations. This role provides hands-on exposure to sourcing, outreach, partnerships, and onboarding — not theoretical or academic HR work.

Key Responsibilities

Source candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, and referrals

Conduct initial screening and outreach calls

Manage candidate communications via email and follow-ups

Maintain accurate candidate pipelines and trackers

Headhunting & Partner Support

Assist in identifying and engaging recruitment partners

Support outreach to staffing agencies and talent vendors

Coordinate introductory calls and follow-ups

Maintain partner databases and communication records

Onboarding & HR Coordination

Support onboarding documentation and basic HR processes

Coordinate interviews, schedules, and internal calendars

Work closely with the internal HR team on execution tasks

Assist with compliance, documentation, and process tracking

Who This Internship Is For

Students or graduates interested in recruitment, HR operations, or talent management

Individuals comfortable with calls, follow-ups, and coordination

Candidates who enjoy structured execution and people-facing work

This role is not suitable for candidates seeking academic-only HR exposure.

Skills & Capabilities

Must Have

Strong coordination and follow-up skills

High attention to detail and confidentiality

Ability to work with internal teams and external stakeholders

Good to Have

Exposure to recruitment, HR operations, or staffing

Familiarity with LinkedIn sourcing or job portals

Basic knowledge of onboarding or HR documentation

Compensation

Performance-linked incentives (Commission-Based)

What You’ll Gain

Real-world experience in recruitment and HR operations

Exposure to India & UK hiring models

Hands-on sourcing, screening, and onboarding experience

Internship Completion Certificate

Priority consideration for future HR or Talent roles at Closing Gap