Intern - Talent Acquisition

Intern - Talent Acquisition | ZoloStays

Start building teams. Start shaping careers

Location: Bangalore (In-office)

Duration: 3 Months

Stipend: 18,000/month

Why this role exists

Zolo is growing fast across student housing, hotels, and new verticals.

And growth is only as strong as the people we bring in.

Hiring at Zolo is not a support function.

It is a core business driver.

Every property launched, every city expanded, every experience delivered

starts with the right person being hired.

This role exists to ensure:

• We attract high-quality talent consistently
• We move fast without compromising on quality
• We create a strong candidate experience
• We build teams that can scale Zolo's vision

This is not just an internship.

It is your entry into high-impact hiring and decision-making.

Your mandate is clear

• Drive hiring with speed, ownership, and intent
• Identify and engage high-potential candidates
• Ensure a smooth and professional candidate journey
• Support business teams in closing the right talent

If you believe hiring is about judgment + speed + people understanding this role is for you.

About Zolo

Zolo exists because living away from home should not feel like a struggle.

From student housing to co-living to hotels and vacations

we are building one of India's most trusted hospitality platforms.

Backed by $100M+ in funding, Zolo is driven by:

• Ownership over hierarchy
• Execution over ideas
• Consistency over shortcuts

Today, over 100,000 people live with Zolo.

And behind that experience is a team built with intent.

What you will be responsible for

At Zolo, hiring excellence is built through everyday actions:

1. Find the Right Talent

You'll:

• Source candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, and networks
• Identify profiles that match both skill and attitude
• Build a strong pipeline for ongoing roles

When you do this well we always have quality talent ready.

2. Screen with Clarity

You'll:

• Evaluate resumes with attention to detail
• Conduct initial screening calls
• Assess communication, intent, and cultural fit

When you do this well we save time and hire better.

3. Drive the Hiring Process

You'll:

• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers
• Ensure timely communication with candidates
• Keep the process structured and fast

When you do this well candidates stay engaged and processes don't drop.

4. Create a Strong Candidate Experience

You'll:

• Communicate clearly and professionally
• Follow up consistently
• Represent Zolo's culture in every interaction

When you do this well candidates trust the brand before they even join.

5. Learn & Build Hiring Intelligence

You'll:

• Track hiring metrics and pipeline data
• Understand what works and what doesn't
• Learn how hiring decisions impact business outcomes

When you do this well you don't just hire, you improve the system.

What success looks like

• Faster closures with quality candidates
• Strong candidate experience and feedback
• Consistent pipeline for open roles
• Better alignment with hiring managers
• Reduced drop-offs in the hiring funnel

Who this role is for

You will thrive here if:

• You are curious about people and how they think
• You are proactive and don't wait for instructions
• You can handle multiple things at once
• You are comfortable speaking with new people daily
• You want to learn fast and grow faster

What we look for

• Final year students or recent graduates (any stream)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High ownership and learning mindset
• Interest in HR / Recruitment

No prior experience required.

We hire for attitude, clarity, and intent.

The impact you will have

You will directly influence:

• Who joins Zolo
• How fast teams scale
• How strong our culture becomes

You won't just support hiring.

You will enable business growth.

Why join now

Zolo is at a stage where every hire matters.

You will work closely with business leaders,

understand hiring beyond theory,

and build a strong foundation in talent acquisition.

If you want to learn hiring by doing, owning, and improving this is where you start.