Talent Acquisition Trainee

Wadhwani AI; Delhi; On-site; INR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

OPD Coverage

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Parental Support

Mobility Benefits

Statutory Benefits

Unlimited Leave Policy

Internet and Phone Allowance

Job summary

Wadhwani AI is seeking a fresh Talent Acquisition professional to support end-to-end recruitment for multiple roles in our Delhi office. You will source candidates via portals and LinkedIn, screen CVs, coordinate interviews, and assist with onboarding and documentation.

The role requires a graduate/PG in HR or related field with up to 1 year of experience; strong communication and organizational skills are essential for managing multiple priorities and timelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 0–1 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or HR; freshers may apply.
• Basic understanding of recruitment: sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, onboarding.
• Familiar with job portals, LinkedIn, MS Excel/Google Sheets, and HR/ATS tools.
• Good verbal and written communication with professional candidate interactions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end recruitment for assigned positions.
• Source candidates via portals, LinkedIn, referrals, and databases.
• Screen CVs against job requirements and assist assessments.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain timely communication.
• Assist with documentation, references, offers, and onboarding.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and ATS records.
• Support campus hiring, drives, branding and other TA initiatives.
• Learn recruitment processes and stakeholder management.

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate in HR/Business Admin

Tools

LinkedIn

MS Excel/Google Sheets

ATS platforms

Job description

• Minimum Work Experience (In years) Fresher
• Country India

About Us

Wadhwani AI is a non‑profit institute building and deploying applied AI solutions to solve critical issues in public health, agriculture, education, and urban development in underserved communities in the global south. We collaborate with governments, social sector organizations, academic and research institutions, and domain experts to identify real‑world problems, and develop practical AI solutions to tackle these issues with the aim of making a substantial positive impact.

We have over 30+ AI projects supported by leading philanthropies such as Gates Foundation, Google.org and Walmart. With a team of over 200 professionals, our expertise encompasses AI/ML research and innovation, software engineering, domain knowledge, design and user research.

Job Description

• Support the Talent Acquisition team in managing the end‑to‑end recruitment process for assigned positions.
  
• Assist in sourcing candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, databases, and other relevant channels.
  
• Screen CVs against defined job requirements and support initial candidate assessments.
  
• Coordinate interviews with candidates and interview panels and ensure timely communication and follow‑ups.
  
• Assist with candidate documentation, reference checks, offer processes, and pre‑joining formalities.
  
• Maintain and update recruitment trackers, ATS records, candidate databases, and hiring MIS accurately.
  
• Follow up with candidates and hiring managers to ensure smooth movement of candidates through the recruitment process.
  
• Support onboarding activities and maintain relevant recruitment and joining documentation.
  
• Assist with campus hiring, recruitment drives, employer branding activities, and other TA initiatives.
  
• Develop an understanding of recruitment processes, sourcing techniques, candidate experience, and stakeholder management while supporting the team on day‑to‑day hiring requirements.
  

Requirements

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
• 0–1 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, recruitment, HR, or a related area; freshers with relevant internship experience may be considered.
  
• Basic understanding of recruitment and hiring processes, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and onboarding.
  
• Familiarity with job portals, LinkedIn, MS Excel/Google Sheets, and HR/ATS platforms is preferred.
  
• Good verbal and written communication skills with a professional approach to candidate interactions.
  
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and follow timelines.
  
• Willingness to learn, take ownership, and work collaboratively with recruiters and hiring managers.
  

Wadhwani AI - Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles)

• Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, OPD Coverage, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance.
  
• Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Annual Health Check‑Ups, Onsite Medical Centers, Emergency Support System.
  
• Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Travel Reimbursement for Expectant Mothers during Last Trimester, Paternity Benefit, Day Care Support Program
  
• Mobility Benefits - Travel Policy, Relocation and Deputation benefits,
  
• Statutory Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Gratuity, Leave Encashment
  
• Other Benefits – Unlimited Leave Policy, Professional Development Policy, Referral Bonuses, Internet and Telephone Allowance.
  

We care deeply about the well‑being of our employees and their families. You will get an opportunity to take on roles beyond a defined job description. Take a look at our website www.wadhwaniai.org to learn more about our work on AI for Social Impact. These are just some of the reasons why working with us is more than a job — it's a chance to grow, thrive and contribute to society.