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Talent Acquisition Operations Intern

CompanyCialfo
LocationIndia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will manage candidate pipelines, maintain hiring trackers, and handle end-to-end interview scheduling. They will also support the talent team with reporting, data hygiene, and process improvements to enhance recruitment efficiency.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
189
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Cialfo is on a mission to transform the higher education landscape through AI-driven solutions that simplify the college application and career guidance process. Students, counselors, parents and university representatives use Cialfo to dream, plan and achieve their goals. Join us on our journey of bringing together the best in people, software and data to make higher education accessible to 100 million students around the world! We are backed by prominent investors including Square Peg, SIG, Tiger Global, Cercano, DLF Venture, January Capital, SEEK Growth and more. • Top 250 edtech companies in the world 2024 by Time Magazine • Top 50 edtech companies across 2020 to 2025 by HolonIQ • Winner of Education Investor 2018 Award - edtech company of the year • Featured on Time, Forbes, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, VentureBeat, Straits Times, e27, VulcanPost, TechinAsia, 36Kr, Times of India, NDTV and over 100 publications globally
About the Role

Cialfo is a leading platform connecting students, higher education institutions, and counselors through technology-driven solutions. Launched in 2017 with a mission to make education accessible to 100 million students, Cialfo provides a range of mobile and web solutions to students, K-12 institutions, and higher education institutions. We’re one of the fastest-growing tech startups in the region, consistently charting new heights!

About this role

We are a team of passionate people committed to finding and bringing in the best talent that helps Cialfo grow. We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Operations Intern to support the end-to-end recruitment process — from keeping pipelines healthy and interviews running on time, to ensuring every candidate has a great experience.

In this role, you will work closely with our recruiters and hiring managers to keep the hiring engine moving. You'll own coordination, data hygiene, and follow-ups that directly impact how fast and how well we hire. If you're someone who loves staying organised, communicates proactively, and wants real exposure to talent acquisition at a fast-growing product company — this is for you.

What you'll do

  • Manage and maintain candidate pipelines and hiring trackers, ensuring data is always accurate and up to date across active roles.
  • Post job openings across multiple hiring platforms including LinkedIn, Naukri, and internal portals, and ensure listings are live and optimized.
  • Own interview scheduling and coordination end-to-end — from sending invites and managing calendars to handling reschedules with minimal friction.
  • Track candidate progress across every stage of the funnel and maintain clean, structured records in the ATS.
  • Proactively follow up with candidates throughout the process to keep them engaged, informed, and reduce drop-offs at critical stages.
  • Support the Talent team with reporting and dashboards to track hiring velocity, pipeline health, and sourcing effectiveness.
  • Identify gaps in existing workflows and suggest process improvements to enhance both candidate and recruiter experience.

About you

  • Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or a related field — final-year students may also apply.
  • Experience
    • 0–1 year of experience in HR operations or recruitment support.
    • Comfortable using Excel/Sheets, LinkedIn, ATS tools, or other recruitment platforms.
    • Strong communication and coordination skills.
    • High attention to detail with a structured approach to managing data.
    • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple hiring pipelines at once.
  • Skills & qualities
    • You are organized and process-driven.
    • You enjoy interacting with people and building relationships.
    • You follow through consistently and keep stakeholders informed.
    • You are proactive, curious, and eager to learn.
    • You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited to support end-to-end hiring.
Key Skills
Talent AcquisitionRecruitmentData HygieneInterview SchedulingCandidate Pipeline ManagementExcelGoogle SheetsLinkedInATSCommunicationCoordinationReportingProcess ImprovementHiring VelocityOrganization
Categories
Human ResourcesTechnologyEducation