Management Trainee Talent Acquisition

Role PurposeThe Management Trainee - Talent Acquisition will support the TA team in end to end recruitment activities while undergoing structured learning and hands on exposure to hiring processes. This role is designed for an early career professional who is keen to build a strong foundation in recruitment, stakeholder coordination, and talent operations.

Experience: Minimum 1-2 years

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment SupportAssist in sourcing profiles through job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, and internal databasesScreen resumes against defined job descriptions and hiring criteriaCoordinate interview scheduling with candidates and internal stakeholdersMaintain candidate pipelines and trackers on ATS/Excel

Stakeholder & Candidate CoordinationAct as the first point of contact for candidates for interview logistics and follow upsSupport senior TA members in coordinating with hiring managersEnsure timely communication and a positive candidate experience

Hiring Operations & DocumentationSupport offer rollout processes, documentation, and other formalitiesAssist in background verification (BGV) coordination and trackingMaintain accurate recruitment MIS, dashboards, and status reports

Learning & Process ExposureShadow senior recruiters to understand end to end hiring cyclesLearn recruitment metrics such as TAT, closure ratios, source effectivenessSupport campus hiring, volume hiring, or project based recruitment initiatives as assigned

Skills & Competencies

Must HaveStrong communication skills (verbal and written)Basic understanding of recruitment or HR conceptsGood coordination and follow up skillsProficiency in MS Excel, Word, and basic reporting

Good to HaveExposure to ATS or recruitment toolsHands on experience with LinkedIn sourcingPrior internship or trainee experience in HR / TA

Education & ExperienceMBA / PGDM in HR or related field1-2 year of experience

Behavioral AttributesHigh learning agility and willingness to take feedbackAttention to detail and process orientationOwnership mindset and ability to multitaskProfessional attitude and team first approach

Career ProgressionThis role is intended as a feeder position into a Recruiter / Executive - Talent Acquisition role based on performance, learning curve, and business requirements.