- Location
- India, Chennai
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Internship
- Seniority
- Internship
- Education
- Master
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- Workday
Description
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
As an Intern in the Human Resources Talent Acquisition team at ICON, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment while supporting recruitment activities and talent acquisition initiatives across the organization.
What You Will Do:
You will support the Talent Acquisition team, learn from experienced recruitment professionals, and develop your HR and sourcing skills.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with candidate sourcing, talent mapping, and recruitment-related research.
- Supporting resume screening and maintaining candidate databases.
- Coordinating interview schedules and communicating with candidates.
- Assisting in recruitment drives, campus hiring events, and other talent acquisition initiatives.
- Preparing recruitment reports, presentations, and other supporting documentation.
- Supporting day-to-day administrative and operational activities within the Talent Acquisition team.
- Participating in team meetings and contributing ideas to improve recruitment processes and candidate experiences.
Your Profile:
We are looking for someone who is passionate about building a career in Human Resources, specifically in Talent Acquisition, and possesses the following qualifications and skills:
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Strong interest in recruitment, talent acquisition, and human resources.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- A proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks.
What You Will Gain:
- Hands-on experience in corporate Talent Acquisition and recruitment processes.
- Exposure to candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and employer branding activities.
- Opportunity to work with experienced HR professionals and gain valuable industry knowledge.
- Development of professional, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply
