Overview

Alibaba Travels is seeking a Talent Acquisition Trainee to support the recruitment team, primarily by coordinating and keeping hiring processes running smoothly.

This is a learning-focused, coordination-heavy role and a great entry point into talent acquisition and HR. Working closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates, the trainee will schedule interviews, manage candidate communication, and keep applicant data and pipelines organized within a fast-growing online travel environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers across multiple teams.
• Serve as a point of contact for candidates, ensuring smooth, timely, and professional communication throughout the process.
• Keep the applicant tracking system (ATS) and candidate pipelines accurate and up to date.
• Support the posting and updating of job ads across job boards, social media, and other sourcing channels.
• Assist with initial CV screening and building candidate shortlists under the recruiters' guidance.
• Coordinate interview logistics, including scheduling, invitations, meeting links, and room booking.
• Follow up with candidates and internal stakeholders to keep processes moving and prevent delays.
• Help coordinate onboarding logistics for new hires in collaboration with the HR team.
• Prepare simple recruitment reports and help track key hiring metrics and pipeline status.
• Collaborate with the People/HR and hiring teams to continuously improve the candidate experience.

Requirements

• Student or recent graduate in Management, Business, Psychology, HR, or a related field.
• Strong coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple schedules and tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a service-oriented and professional attitude toward candidates.
• Strong follow-up skills and attention to detail in managing information, scheduling, and records.
• Good command of Excel or Google Sheets, and the ability to prepare simple, clear reports.
• Sense of responsibility, discipline, and an eagerness to learn.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with different units.
• Flexibility with working hours (occasional availability outside regular hours may be required).
• Familiarity with English is an advantage.