TA Intern

Keka Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Inc. in Bengaluru is seeking a proactive Talent Acquisition Intern to support end-to-end recruitment. You will work with recruiters and hiring managers on sourcing, candidate engagement, interview coordination, and ensuring a positive candidate experience.

The role emphasizes hands-on exposure to recruitment in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on communication, organisation, and the ability to manage multiple candidates and tasks. Prior internship in HR is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational and coordination abilities.
• Comfortable speaking with candidates over the phone and making cold calls.
• Ability to manage multiple candidates and tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Source relevant candidates through portals, LinkedIn, and databases.
• Conduct initial cold calls to understand experience and fit.
• Share opportunities and generate interest in roles.
• Maintain regular follow-ups with candidates throughout the process.
• Post and update job openings on platforms and maintain job descriptions.
• Support recruiters with resume screening and shortlisting.

Skills

Strong verbal & written communication

Organisational skills

Phone/prospecting

Multitasking

Education

Pursuing degree in HR/Business

Tools

MS Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and people-oriented Talent Acquisition Intern to join our HR team and support the end-to-end recruitment process. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys speaking with people, is highly organised, and wants hands-on exposure to recruitment in a fast-paced environment.

You will work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to support sourcing, candidate engagement, interview coordination, and overall candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Candidate Sourcing & Calling
  • Source relevant candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, internal databases, and other channels.
  • Conduct initial cold calls with candidates to understand their experience, interest, availability, and fitment.
  • Share relevant job opportunities with candidates and generate interest in open roles.
  • Maintain regular follow-ups with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Interview Scheduling & Coordination
  • Coordinate interview schedules between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers.
  • Manage interview calendars and ensure timely communication of interview details.
  • Follow up with candidates and interviewers to minimise delays and no-shows.
  • Keep recruitment trackers updated with the latest candidate status.
• Candidate Experience
  • Act as a point of contact for candidates during the recruitment process.
  • Ensure candidates receive timely updates and clear communication at every stage.
  • Coordinate feedback and follow-ups to ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience.
  • Help maintain strong candidate engagement, especially for candidates in longer hiring processes.
• Job Posting & Recruitment Support
  • Post and update job openings across LinkedIn, job portals, and other relevant platforms.
  • Maintain accurate and updated job descriptions and hiring information.
  • Support recruiters with resume screening and shortlisting based on role requirements.
  • Assist with maintaining candidate databases and recruitment MIS.
• Recruitment Operations
  • Maintain accurate recruitment trackers and daily/weekly hiring reports.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders on pending interviews, feedback, offers, and joining updates.
  • Support recruiters with various day-to-day recruitment activities and projects.
  • Ensure recruitment processes and documentation are completed on time.

What We're Looking For

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable speaking to candidates over the phone and making cold calls.
• Good organisational and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple candidates and tasks simultaneously.
• Proactive, energetic, and willing to follow up and get things done.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel/Google Sheets.
• Prior internship or exposure to recruitment/HR is a plus, but not mandatory.

What You Will Learn

• End-to-end Talent Acquisition and recruitment processes.
• Candidate sourcing and screening.
• Recruitment calling and candidate engagement.
• Interview scheduling and stakeholder coordination.
• Candidate experience and recruitment operations.
• Hiring trackers, job portals, and recruitment data.
• Exposure to hiring across different functions and business teams.

Ideal Candidate

Someone who is confident on the phone, people-friendly, organised, persistent with follow-ups, and genuinely interested in building a career in Talent Acquisition.