Intern - HR

About the Internship

Berger Paints India Limited is looking for enthusiastic, proactive, and motivated HR Interns to support its Human Resources team, primarily focusing on Campus Coordination, Talent Acquisition, and HR activities.

This internship provides an opportunity to gain practical exposure to campus recruitment, student engagement, coordination with colleges, and various HR functions in a corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Campus Coordination (Primary Responsibility)

• Coordinate with Training and Placement Officers (TPOs), placement cells, and colleges for campus recruitment and internship opportunities.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with colleges and educational institutions.
• Communicate recruitment requirements, eligibility criteria, job descriptions, and internship opportunities to colleges.
• Coordinate with colleges for scheduling campus drives, pre-placement talks, interviews, and recruitment activities.
• Follow up with TPOs and placement representatives regarding student registrations, applications, and recruitment updates.
• Maintain and update a database of colleges, TPO contacts, placement schedules, and campus recruitment activities.
• Assist in planning and executing campus hiring initiatives and student engagement programmes.

2. Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Support

• Assist in sourcing candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, college placement cells, and other recruitment channels.
• Screen resumes and shortlist candidates based on job requirements and eligibility criteria.
• Coordinate interview schedules between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers.
• Communicate interview details, selection updates, and recruitment-related information to candidates.
• Maintain candidate databases, recruitment trackers, and interview status reports.

3. HR Activities & Employee Engagement

• Assist the HR team in organising employee engagement activities, HR events, and internal initiatives.
• Support onboarding and joining formalities for new employees and interns.
• Assist in maintaining HR records, employee documentation, and relevant trackers.
• Participate in HR projects, employee communication initiatives, and other departmental activities.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for day-to-day HR operations.

4. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and update Excel-based trackers, campus recruitment reports, and HR MIS.
• Maintain accurate records of candidate details, college interactions, interview schedules, and recruitment progress.
• Prepare regular updates on campus coordination and recruitment activities.
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of candidate and employee information.

Eligibility Criteria

Students pursuing HR, Business, Psychology, or related disciplines.

Recent graduates looking to gain hands-on HR experience.

Individuals with strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Candidates must currently be based in Kolkata.

Basic knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and email communication.

Willingness to work from the office at New Town, Kolkata.

What You Will Gain

Exposure to campus recruitment and talent acquisition processes.

Hands-on experience in coordinating with colleges, TPOs, and placement cells.

Practical experience in employee engagement and onboarding activities.

Learning opportunities in HR operations, recruitment documentation, and HR reporting.

Mentorship from experienced HR professionals and valuable corporate exposure.