Talent Acquisition HR - Intern

About WapHire

  WapHire is India’s media-driven hiring platform that connects ambitious talent with fast-growing companies and industry leaders. By combining authentic content, podcast insights, and smart talent matching, WapHire helps candidates discover authentic employer brand stories and empowers companies to build high-intent teams.

Role Overview

We are looking for a dynamic, proactive, and result-oriented Talent Acquisition HR Intern to join our team in Noida for a 6-month intensive internship. In this role, you will play a key part in identifying top talent while getting hands-on exposure to core HR Generalist functions, including onboarding, employee engagement, and payroll management assistance.
This is a fast-track learning role with direct mentorship from industry leaders. Exceptional performance during the 6-month internship will lead to a Full-Time Job (PPO).

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Hiring (Primary Focus)

• Sourcing & Talent Sourcing: Sourcing candidates across platforms like LinkedIn, job portals, campus networks, and WapHire's talent community.
• Screening & Shortlisting: Review applications, conduct initial candidate interviews, and evaluate skills, background, and cultural fit.
• Interview Scheduling: Coordinate interview pipelines between hiring managers, candidates, and internal teams to ensure a smooth hiring lifecycle.
• Candidate Experience: Maintain clear, prompt, and professional communication with candidates throughout the selection process.

2. HR Generalist & Operations

• Onboarding & Induction: Assist with candidate documentation, background verification, and seamless onboarding of new joiners.
• Payroll & Attendance Management: Support the HR team in tracking daily attendance, leave records, and preparing monthly payroll data inputs.
• Employee Engagement: Plan and organize team-building activities, festive events, and engagement initiatives to drive a vibrant culture.
• HR Administration: Help maintain employee databases, assist with HR policy communication, and resolve day-to-day employee queries.

Who Should Apply?

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a BBA, MBA, or PGDM in Human Resources / Business Administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of recruitment channels, sourcing techniques, and HR workflows.
• Tech-savvy with good command over MS Office / Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Forms).
• Energetic, highly organized, and eager to thrive in a high-growth startup environment.
• Available for a full-time 6-month internship in Noida.

What We Offer

• Full-Time Conversion (PPO): Direct path to a full-time position based on 6 months of internship performance.
• 360° HR Experience: End-to-end exposure across both Talent Acquisition and HR Generalist operational areas.
• Fast-Paced Startup Environment: Opportunity to work directly with founders and senior leaders.
• Competitive Monthly Stipend.
• Certificate of Internship & Letter of Recommendation.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply directly here on WapHire or share their CV on akash@waphire.com
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