Talent Acquisition Intern

Pepper (https://www.pepper.inc/) is the AI-native organic growth engine trusted by 250+ enterprises. Our platform finds what's holding brands back across SEO, GEO and content, our AI agents do the work at scale, and our growth team turns it into results. If you want to work where AI, creativity and strategy meet, join us.

As a Talent Acquisition Intern, you will work closely with the Talent Acquisition team to support sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and candidate communication. You'll work on live hiring requirements, maintain recruitment trackers, and learn how hiring works in a fast-paced organisation.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Source candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, social media, and other relevant channels
• Review resumes and profiles and shortlist candidates based on defined role requirements
• Reach out to candidates, share role details, and coordinate initial conversations
• Schedule interviews and coordinate with candidates and hiring managers
• Maintain candidate details, interview updates, and recruitment trackers accurately
• Update the ATS with candidate information and hiring progress
• Assist in creating and posting job descriptions across relevant platforms
• Support recruitment drives and help build talent pipelines for current and upcoming requirements
• Coordinate with the Talent Acquisition team on day-to-day hiring activities and follow-ups
• Support basic recruitment reports, trackers, and other operational tasks as required

Requirements

• Recently completed a degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable using spreadsheets, online platforms, and basic MS Office tools
• Willingness to learn and take feedback
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow up consistently
• Interest in recruitment, people, and understanding how organisations hire talent
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, in-office environment

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience with real hiring requirements and recruitment processes
• Exposure to sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, and ATS management
• Opportunity to learn directly from an experienced Talent Acquisition team
• Practical experience with LinkedIn, job portals, ATS, recruitment trackers, and other hiring tools
• Understanding of how talent acquisition works in a growing, AI-native organisation
• Opportunity to build strong communication, coordination, and recruitment skills
• Potential for a full-time opportunity based on performance

Please note: This is a 6-month, in-office role based in Marol, Mumbai, with a stipend of 10,000–15,000 per month.