Trainee - Talent Acquisition

About Us

Kumaran Systems: Engineering Future-Ready Transformations Since 1992, Kumaran Systems has been helping enterprises bridge the past and the future, reimagining legacy systems and embracing AI-led possibilities. With over 34 years of delivery excellence, we specialise in re-engineering core applications, driving cloud transformation, and building automation-first, GenAI-enabled ecosystems across the Banking and Financial Services, Insurance, Telecom, and Automotive sectors. We help organisations not just upgrade their systems but reimagine what's possible.

Why Kumaran

We blend engineering discipline with AI innovation, helping clients modernise with confidence, automate with clarity, and scale with purpose. Our global delivery model ensures agility, responsiveness, and seamless collaboration, with clients always at the heart of every engagement. At Kumaran, we don't just solve problems, we engineer future-ready transformations.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Talent Acquisition Trainee to support our recruitment team throughout the hiring process. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, maintaining recruitment records, and learning end-to-end talent acquisition practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing candidates through job portals, social media, employee referrals, and other recruitment channels.
• Screen resumes and shortlist candidates based on job requirements.
• Coordinate interview schedules between candidates and hiring managers.
• Communicate with candidates regarding interview updates and hiring processes.
• Maintain candidate databases and ensure recruitment records are accurate and up to date.
• Post job openings on various job boards and career platforms.
• Support the recruitment team with offer rollouts, onboarding documentation, and joining formalities.
• Prepare recruitment reports and track hiring metrics.
• Build and maintain a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Stay updated on recruitment trends, sourcing techniques, and best hiring practices.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field (final-year students may also apply, if applicable).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of recruitment and HR processes is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with job portals and LinkedIn is a plus.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop a career in Talent Acquisition.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work in a team environment.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Professional communication and relationship-building skills.
  
  

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools.
• Mentorship from experienced HR professionals.
• Opportunity to develop interviewing, sourcing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Career growth opportunities within the Human Resources function.