Talent Acquisition Specialist

We're Hiring: Intern / Trainee – Executive Search AssociateCareer141 – Executive Search | India (Remote) | Internship / TraineeINR 20,000 – 40,000/month + Quarterly Performance Incentive (INR 90K–230K) + Annual Performance BonusWant to learn how the world's top companies find their next leaders? Join Career141 – Executive Search, a firm with over two decades of market leadership, and get hands-on exposure to Executive Search, Headhunting, and Talent Intelligence — working on local and international assignments across 15+ industries and 20+ countries.This isn't a typical recruitment internship. You'll learn how businesses identify talent, how leaders move across markets, and how Executive Search drives business growth — from Assistant Manager level all the way to C-Suite mandates.What You'll DoHeadhunting & Talent SourcingConduct proactive headhunting for assigned rolesIdentify passive candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, and databasesBuild company-wise and industry-wise talent mapsMaintain strong talent pools for current and future mandatesResearch & Market MappingResearch target companies, competitors, and industriesMap organisational structures to identify suitable professionalsBuild candidate lists through structured research and sourcing strategiesCandidate EngagementApproach candidates via LinkedIn, email, and phoneEngage passive candidates and pitch relevant opportunitiesBuild long-term professional relationshipsConduct initial candidate conversations on experience, interests, and fitSearch & ScreeningTranslate job descriptions into effective search strategiesUse Boolean Search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing techniquesScreen and shortlist candidates against defined criteriaMaintain accurate candidate records and activity logsTeam & DeliveryCollaborate with the assigned search team on mandate requirementsMeet daily/weekly sourcing and headhunting KPIsKeep pipelines and activity reports up to dateWhat You'll GainProgressive development across Executive Search, Research & Analysis, Business Communication, Relationship Management, Negotiation, Commercial Awareness, and Headhunting — plus the opportunity to build your own professional network toward 30,000+ LinkedIn connections over your career.Who We're Looking ForBachelor's degree (or relevant qualification) in HR, Business Management, Marketing, Psychology, Management, Commerce, or related field0–3 years' experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Executive Search, HR, Customer Service, Marketing, Business Development, Client Servicing, or Relationship ManagementFresh graduates welcome — strong communicators, researchers, and networkers encouraged to applyFamiliarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS/CRM platforms, or recruitment tech is a plusStrong written and verbal communication skillsGood research, analytical, and organisational abilitiesComfortable working independently in a remote setupIdeally 500–5,000+ LinkedIn connectionsAbout Career141With over two decades of market leadership, Career141 is a distinguished Executive Search firm connecting exceptional professionals with leading organisations — from Blue-Chip Conglomerates and Multinational Corporations to high-growth SMEs across Sri Lanka and international markets. Our mandates span Assistant Manager to C-Suite level, with senior roles ranging from approximately INR 1.5L to INR 30L+ per month in India, alongside global assignments.