Talent Acquisition Intern

About Kotak Mahindra Bank

Kotak Mahindra Group, founded in 1985, stands as a prominent financial services conglomerate in India. Its flagship company, Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, became India's first non-banking finance company to be granted a banking license by the Reserve Bank of India in 2003. The group has a consolidated balance sheet exceeding 1 lakh crore and a consolidated net worth of approximately 13,943 crore (about US$ 2.6 billion) as of September 30, 2012. It offers a broad spectrum of financial services ranging from commercial banking to stock broking, mutual funds, insurance, and investment banking. The Group's extensive network spans branches and franchises across India and international offices in key global cities.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Intern to join our Human Resources team at our Goregaon, Mumbai location for a 6-month engagement. This opportunity is suited for individuals enthusiastic about human resources and recruitment, aiming to build robust talent pipelines. The role provides practical experience in sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, and supporting employer branding activities.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing candidates using various platforms including job portals, referrals, company databases, and professional networks like LinkedIn.
• Review and shortlist candidate resumes aligning with job specifications.
• Organize and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Update and maintain candidate management trackers and MIS reports regularly.
• Help with posting job vacancies and managing applicant responses.
• Communicate timely updates to candidates regarding interview processes and schedules.
• Support documentation for offers and pre-joining formalities.
• Contribute to campus recruitment drives, walk-in interviews, and other hiring events.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment service level agreements and regulatory guidelines.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication alongside interpersonal abilities.
• Fundamental knowledge of recruitment or general HR procedures.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proficient user of MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up and organizational skills.
• Proactive learner with initiative-taking attitude.

Eligibility and Other Details

• Open to any graduate, or those pursuing/recently graduated with an MBA/PGDM in HR or related fields.
• Availability for a full-time internship for the stated 6-month tenure is required.

Benefits and Learning Opportunities

• Gain practical exposure throughout the entire recruitment process.
• Opportunity to learn corporate HR operations and stakeholder management.
• Certificate of completion and/or letter of recommendation provided based on performance.