Company :- One97 Communications Limited (Paytm Group)
Job Title :- Intern – Talent Acquisition (Tech Hiring)
Job Category :- HR – Recruitment / Internship
Work Arrangement :- On-site Only (5 Days Work from Office)
Internship Duration :- 6 Months
Target Candidates :- Recent Graduates / MBA Freshers in HR / Aspiring Tech Recruiters
Location :- Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Practice & Organizational Overview
Paytm is a pioneer in digital payments, mobile QR technology, and financial services distribution in India. Designed to bring half a billion Indians into the mainstream economy, Paytm’s tech infrastructure spans high-throughput payment gateways, merchant soundboxes, AI-driven fraud detection, and financial credit algorithms.
As a Talent Acquisition Intern (Tech Hiring) within the Paytm HR division, you will directly support end-to-end recruitment pipelines for engineering and technology business units. Working on-site from the Paytm campus in Noida, you will gain hands-on operational exposure to tech sourcing, candidate screening, interview scheduling, ATS database management, and recruitment drives.
Key Responsibilities & Daily Operations
Candidate Sourcing & Screening
- Multichannel Sourcing: Identify and engage qualified technology professionals using platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, and specialized job boards.
- Resume Evaluation: Assess technical resumes against specific job descriptions (e.g., Backend, Frontend, Mobile Apps, DevOps, Data Science).
- Initial HR Screening: Conduct initial telephonic screening calls to evaluate candidate interest, notice period, compensation expectations, and cultural fit.
Recruitment Operations & Logistics
- Interview Coordination: Schedule and coordinate technical interviews between candidates, internal recruiters, and engineering managers across multiple rounds.
- Hiring Drive Execution: Assist in planning and executing large-scale tech hiring drives, including weekend recruitment events.
- Documentation & Trackers: Maintain real-time recruitment trackers, candidate status databases, offer documentation, and weekly hiring reports using MS Excel or Google Sheets.
- Candidate Nurturing: Provide timely updates to candidates, manage follow-ups, and support employer branding initiatives.
Minimum Eligibility & Desired Qualifications
Academic & Technical Prerequisites
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree (MBA/PGDM in HR preferred).
- Work Preference: Ability to work full-time 5 days a week from the Noida office for the entire 6-month internship duration.
- Software Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (vlookup, pivot tables, tracker management).
Core Competencies
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills for effective candidate and stakeholder interaction.
- Tech Orientation: Keen interest in IT recruitment and a basic understanding of tech stacks (e.g., Java, Python, React, AWS, Microservices).
- Platform Knowledge: Familiarity with job portals like LinkedIn, Naukri, and ATS software is a strong advantage.
- Operational Agility: Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation & Growth Expectations
- Estimated Internship Stipend: ₹18,000 to ₹28,000 INR per month (based on educational background and interview performance).
- Career Path: High-performing interns may be considered for full-time roles (Full-time Employee / Management Trainee) or contract extensions based on talent acquisition business requirements.
- Learning Outcomes: Practical mastery of Boolean search strings, candidate funnel metrics, technical interview logistics, and corporate recruiting workflows.
Selection Workflow & Evaluation Step
1. Profile & Application Screening (Checking HR background, Noida availability, & Excel proficiency)
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2. Initial HR Telephonic Screening (Evaluating communication clarity, understanding of tech hiring, & motivation)
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3. Sourcing & Practical Assessment (Evaluating candidate resume screening skills, Boolean search queries, & Excel tracking)
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4. Hiring Manager Interview (Discussion on tech roles, situational recruitment scenarios, & stakeholder coordination)
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5. Offer Formalization & Onboarding (Verification of academic credentials & issuing internship offer letter)
Key Topics to Prepare for the Interview
- Boolean Search Basics: Understand how to write search strings using operators like
AND,OR,NOT, and""on LinkedIn and Naukri. - Technical Terminology: Basic understanding of roles in a tech company (e.g., SDE-1 vs. SDE-2, Frontend vs. Backend, DevOps vs. QA).
- HR Screening Metrics: Familiarity with concepts like Notice Period, Current CTC vs. Expected CTC, First Contact Resolution, and Funnel Drop-off.
Key Words for Resume Optimization (ATS)
Functional & Recruitment Keywords
- Talent Acquisition / Tech Hiring
- Candidate Sourcing & Telephonic Screening
- Interview Scheduling & Logistics
- LinkedIn Recruiter & Naukri Sourcing
- Boolean Search Queries
- Recruitment Trackers & Offer Documentation
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Professional & Software Keywords
- MS Excel & Google Sheets
- Stakeholder Management
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Technical Role Mapping
- Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is this internship role remote or hybrid?
No. This is a strictly On-site role requiring 5 days a week work from the Paytm Noida office for 6 months.
2. Are MBA HR students eligible for this internship?
Yes. Candidates pursuing or possessing an MBA/PGDM in HR with an interest in tech recruitment are well-suited for this role.
3. Does Paytm use AI tools in its recruiting process?
Yes. Paytm utilizes AI tools to assist recruiters in reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, and verifying application materials, though final hiring decisions are made by human recruitment managers.
4. Will I be handling technical interviews directly?
No. You will handle sourcing, initial HR screening, and interview coordination between candidates and technical engineering panel members.