Rakuten India

Talent Acquisition Intern

InternshipIn OfficeBengaluru, Karnataka2 months15K/mo2 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Join Rakuten India in Bengaluru as a Talent Acquisition Intern. This entry-level HR internship is designed for freshers who want to source and screen candidates, support employees and run people programmes alongside experienced HR professionals. As a Talent Acquisition Intern, you will work…

Skills you'll use

Talent AcquisitionSourcingResume ScreeningInterview CoordinationApplicant Tracking System (ATS)Communication Skills

What you'll do

Support sourcing, screening and coordinating interviews for open roles for teams across the Bengaluru office
Source and screen candidates, schedule interviews and keep the hiring tracker current
Maintain employee records, HR documentation and HRMS data accurately and confidentially
Assist with onboarding, induction and new-joiner documentation
Help plan and run employee engagement, training and culture initiatives
Prepare HR reports and dashboards using Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, Resume Screening, Interview Coordination
Respond to routine employee queries and escalate complex cases to senior HR
Support HR compliance, audits and policy documentation as required

Who can apply

Pursuing or recently completed MBA/PGDM (HR), MHRM, BBA, B.Com, B.A., Psychology, Sociology or any related discipline — 2026 freshers & final-year students welcome
Working knowledge of Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, Resume Screening (or a strong willingness to learn them)
Comfort with MS Excel / Google Sheets for trackers, reports and basic HR data
Clear written and spoken communication in English (a local language is a plus)
Professional discretion — HR work involves confidential employee and candidate information
Strong organisation skills: able to juggle multiple candidates, calendars and follow-ups
Empathy, patience and a genuine interest in working with people
Attention to detail in documentation, data entry and compliance paperwork
Ability to work with an HRMS/ATS or learn one quickly
Based in or willing to work from Bengaluru

Perks & benefits

Flexible working hoursNetworking with industry HR leadersInternship CertificateLetter of RecommendationMentorship from senior HR professionals

Interview & selection process

3 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Telephonic / video screening with a recruiter
3Final HR discussion — stipend, start date, expectations and offer

About Rakuten India

Rakuten India is a e-commerce (mnc) organisation that actively invests in early-career talent across Bengaluru and its other India locations. Its culture is practical and learning-oriented: mentorship, honest feedback and real project work are part of everyday life, and HR interns are treated as…

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