Human Resources Intern

Job Description – HR Intern

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Internship

Experience: Fresher / 0–1 Year

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic HR Intern to join our HR team in Chennai. The intern will get hands-on exposure to various HR functions, including Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, HR Operations, Employee Engagement, and day-to-day HR activities.

This role is ideal for someone who is interested in building a career in Human Resources and wants to gain practical experience in a corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Support

• Assist the HR team in sourcing and screening candidates through various recruitment channels.
• Coordinate with candidates for interview scheduling and follow-ups.
• Maintain and update candidate and recruitment trackers.
• Assist in preparing and posting job descriptions.
• Support the team in coordinating recruitment activities and maintaining recruitment documentation.

Onboarding Support

• Assist with pre-joining and onboarding activities for new employees.
• Coordinate with candidates/employees for required documents and information.
• Support induction and joining formalities.
• Help maintain accurate employee onboarding records.

HR Operations

• Assist with day-to-day HR administrative activities.
• Maintain and update employee records and HR trackers.
• Support attendance, employee documentation, and other HR operational activities.
• Assist in preparing HR reports and maintaining HR-related documents.
• Coordinate with employees and internal teams for routine HR requirements.

Employee Engagement & Other HR Activities

• Assist in organizing employee engagement activities and HR initiatives.
• Support internal HR communications and employee connect activities.
• Assist the HR team with surveys, feedback collection, and other employee-related initiatives.
• Take up additional HR tasks and projects as assigned.

Required Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of HR concepts and processes.
• Good interpersonal and coordination skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Education

• Pursuing or recently completed MBA/PGDM in HR, MSW, BBA, or a related discipline.
• Fresh Graduates with a strong interest in Human Resources are encouraged to apply.

What You Will Gain

• Practical exposure to end-to-end HR processes.
• Hands-on experience in recruitment and onboarding.
• Understanding of HR operations in a corporate environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced HR professionals.
• Exposure to employee engagement and HR projects.
• A strong foundation for building a career in Human Resources.