Inc42 is seeking an HR Trainee, a pivotal role offering a multifaceted learning experience across diverse HR functions. If you're passionate about uncovering hidden talent, driving company growth, and aiding individuals in achieving their aspirations, we're eager to connect with you. As an HR Trainee at Inc42, you'll closely collaborate with our Head of PeopleOps, immersing yourself in the intricacies of HR. This immersive journey will involve engaging with our talented workforce, providing support in recruitment processes, talent sourcing, screening candidates, and actively contributing to strategic HR initiatives. Your mission will revolve around refining our HR practices and infusing fresh ideas into our talent strategies. We envision our ideal candidate as someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, fueled by the aspiration to excel in the realm of Human Resources. While embarking on this role, you'll gain a profound understanding of organizational growth dynamics and the nuances of talent management. All the while, you'll receive invaluable mentorship from the Head of PeopleOps and other seasoned leaders here at Inc42. Why This Role Is Unique Impact: As the face and voice of our organization, you'll engage with our entire talent pool. Plus, seize the opportunity to delve into diverse HR facets and carve out your niche. 10X Journey: Be part of a 10X path by contributing to the creation of a world-class culture for the digital-ready talents joining Inc42 Media. Brand Equity: Inc42 has a top tier reputation within the tech & startup community. Former employees have gone on to build their own startups or work at other leading companies. About Inc42 Media Inc42 is India's #1 startup media & intelligence platform that informs, educates and empowers startup & business leaders through its incisive reporting, insightful reports, curated events & communities, and industry-leading executive courses & programs. Since launching in January 2015, and having risen to become the authoritative voice on India's startup economy, we've moved markets, gotten the early scoop on billions of dollars of transactions and told you what's happening deep inside some of the fastest growing startups & industries alike. Our stories have been followed by the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters, TechCrunch and other major outlets hundreds of times. We also track over 50,000+ startups and provide market research and intelligence through our in-depth research reports, and we organise some of the most sought-after conferences and events for startup & business leaders across India. In 2020, we introduced Inc42 Plus, our exclusive membership program tailored for startup & business leaders, amassing over 10,000 members in record time. Apart from our sharp reporting & insightful research, through Inc42 BrandLabs, we partner with enterprises & brands to help them create branded content & experiences and reach our audience of decision makers. What You'll Do 1. Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Collaborate with respective function heads to understand recruitment needs. Use job boards and social media for talent sourcing. Engage with potential candidates and support initial screenings. Assist in the recruitment process, ensuring a positive candidate experience. Organize and manage interview arrangements for various positions, coordinating with multiple managers for scheduling. Maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) as per the defined SOP.' Support the preparation of job offers in collaboration with PeopleOps head. Engage in screening calls to master candidate assessment techniques. Execute candidate marketing strategies and create a talent pipeline. 2. Onboarding and Induction: Aid in the onboarding process for new hires, including collecting and storing documents. Maintain communication with candidates to guarantee a successful induction. Understand the complete onboarding essentials and cultivate skills to oversee the whole process. Adhere to the Background Verification (BGV) process for new employees. 3. Employee Engagement and Employer Branding: Collaborate with the Head-PeopleOps to orchestrate employee engagement events, including birthdays, anniversaries, monthly team meetups, town halls, and pre-festival festivities. Undertake market studies to gauge our company's public image and standing against competitors. Track and evaluate metrics to measure the efficacy of our employer branding. What You Will Need Startup Fit You're excited by the prospect of joining a dynamic, growing team. You're comfortable with ambiguity and can adapt your strategies on the fly. You're driven by impact and the opportunity to create something groundbreaking. Operational Excellence You excel in fast-paced environments and are adept at juggling multiple tasks.You're detail-oriented, ensuring that every aspect of the program is executed flawlessly. You have the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, including department heads and potential candidates. You are able to break down complex tasks into organized steps, enhancing efficiency in recruitment processes. You are capable of managing candidate data, tracking progress, and creating reports using spreadsheet tools. You have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality. Skills & Experience 6 months to 2 years of experience in HR/PeopleOps/Talent Acquisition. A background in Tech Media or consulting is preferred. . Master's degree in Human Resources/ MBA, or equivalent from a respected institution, reflecting a strong academic record. Advanced proficiency in MS Office, database management, and internet research. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage with candidates and represent the company positively. Ability to communicate complex, disparate ideas in a structured and easy to consume way. Strong and structured writing ability is a must. Thinking outside the box for innovative ways to identify and approach potential candidates. Bonus Points Prior experience in startups. Previous involvement in editorial recruitment. Proficiency in fundamental data analysis techniques for extracting insights. A passion for nurturing talent. How to Apply If you're motivated by the chance to influence the future of our hiring and aspire to be a key player in our growth story, click here to apply now.