Intern - Talent Acquisition

About Paytm Paytm is India's leading mobile payments and financial services distribution company. Pioneer of the mobile QR payments revolution in India, Paytm builds technologies that help small businesses with payments and commerce.Paytm's mission is to serve half a billion Indians and bring them to the mainstream economy with the help of technology.

Job Title Talent Acquisition Intern – Non-Tech Recruitment

About the Role As a Talent Acquisition Intern (Non-Tech), you will play an active role in driving talent identification and engagement across Paytm’s business, sales, operations, and corporate functions. Working closely with recruiters and business stakeholders, you will help source, screen, and coordinate candidates to fuel Paytm’s fast-paced growth. This role is ideal for a proactive, energetic individual with strong communication skills, high learning agility, and an interest in modern, technology-enabled hiring practices. You will gain hands-on experience in end-to-end recruitment operations and candidate management in a high-volume fintech ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities Candidate Sourcing: Leverage job boards, social channels, campus databases, and internal platforms to source qualified candidates for business, sales, and enabling function roles. Screening & Assessment: Conduct initial resume screening and phone evaluations to assess candidate suitability, communication skills, and role alignment. Interview Coordination: Manage end-to-end scheduling of interviews, candidate communications, and logistics to ensure a seamless candidate experience. Pipeline Management: Maintain accurate candidate data and application stages across the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and internal recruitment trackers. Market Research: Perform basic market mapping and talent research to support recruiter search strategies for specialized non-tech profiles. Process Automation & AI Adoption: Utilize modern sourcing tools, AI prompts, and automated communication platforms to speed up top-of-funnel hiring workflows.

Required Qualifications Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or related fields preferred). Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to engage candidates professionally. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail when managing multiple calendars and candidate pipelines. High learning agility, curiosity, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment. Basic proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides). Preferred Qualifications Prior internship experience in HR, recruitment, candidate sourcing, or talent coordination. Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and professional networking platforms like LinkedIn. Interest in fintech, internet platforms, or high-growth technology environments.

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