Intern - Talent Acquisition Virtusa Colombo 09

About the job

Virtusa is a global product and platform engineering services company that enhances experiences with technology. We help organisations grow faster, more profitably, and sustainably by reimagining enterprises through domain-driven solutions. Combining strategy, design, and engineering with unmatched expertise at the intersection of industry, business, and technology, we generate real-world business impact for clients. Headquartered in Massachusetts, Virtusa has global delivery centres and provides services across industries such as financial services, healthcare, communications, media, entertainment, travel, manufacturing, and technology.

About the Role:

This is a full-time on-site role for a Talent Acquisition Intern located in Colombo. The Talent Acquisition Intern will assist with full-life cycle recruiting, including sourcing and attracting candidates, interviewing, and hiring. The intern will also support employer branding initiatives and contribute to a positive candidate experience.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in posting job advertisements across various recruitment platforms.
• Screen resumes and applications to shortlist qualified candidates.
• Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews, assessments, and follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate and well-organised candidate records and databases.
• Support recruitment events, career fairs, and employer branding initiatives.
• Assist with onboarding processes and new hire orientation activities.
• Collaborate with recruiters to develop and implement effective sourcing strategies.
• Participate in interviews and provide structured feedback to hiring managers.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Required Skills:

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Prior experience or coursework in recruitment/HR is an advantage. (Minimum of 6 months internship in HR/TA is required).