Human Resources (HR) Intern

Job overview

As an HR Intern, you will work closely with the founders to help build and grow K12 Hunar's team through recruitment, talent acquisition, onboarding, and people operations. You'll coordinate interviews, engage with candidates, support HR processes, and contribute to creating a positive and high-performing work culture in a fast-growing startup.

Responsibilities

• Source and screen candidate profiles across multiple domains using platforms like LinkedIn and other platform.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between prospective candidates and the hiring team.
• Maintain and update internal HR databases, applicant trackers, and documentation accurately.
• Assist in the onboarding process to ensure a welcoming experience for new team members.
• Help brainstorm and execute engaging team-building activities to foster a positive start-up culture.
• Provide administrative support to leadership for day-to-day HR operations.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional and friendly tone.
• Basic proficiency in using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets) or Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Familiarity with or a strong eagerness to learn recruitment tools like LinkedIn and other platform.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a keen attention to detail while managing data.
• A proactive learner with a positive attitude who can work independently and respect timelines.
• Available to commit to a 3-month, unpaid internship on a Remote basis

Skills needed

Benefits

• Official Internship Certificate upon successful completion of the 3-month program.
• A personalized Letter of Recommendation (LOR) based on outstanding performance.
• Hands-on experience in end-to-end recruitment and core HR operations within a fast-growing start-up.
• Direct mentorship and career guidance from the company’s core leadership team.
• Flexible working hours designed to easily balance with college or personal schedules.
• Access to a collaborative, supportive, and completely open work culture.
• Opportunity to build a strong professional network and significantly upgrade your resume.
• Internship Details
• Duration: 3 Months
• Mode: Remote
• Type: Unpaid
• Weekly Commitment: Minimum 24 Hours (Monday to Saturday)
• Start Date: Immediate

Hiring process

• Resume Screening & Portfolio/Profile Review
• Technical / Functional Interview with the Department Lead
• Final Fitment Round with Core Leadership / Founders

About K12 HUNAR

K12 Hunar is building India's next-generation education platform that helps students discover, prepare for, and access opportunities beyond the classroom. We believe that every student deserves the chance to explore their interests, develop real-world skills, connect with the right mentors, and access opportunities that shape their future—regardless of where they live or study. Our platform brings together scholarships, competitions, internships, mentorship, career exploration, student clubs, educational events, learning resources, and skill-development programs into one trusted ecosystem designed specifically for students, parents, educators, schools, universities, and organizations. Beyond technology, we're building a community where students can learn, create, collaborate, lead, and grow with confidence. Every product, program, and initiative at K12 Hunar is designed to make quality opportunities more accessible, transparent, and impactful. As an early-stage startup, our team works across product, technology, design, operations, content, and community building to create meaningful solutions that can influence the future of K–12 education in India. Joining K12 Hunar means contributing to a mission-driven organization where your work has visible impact, your ideas are valued, and your contributions help shape the platform from the ground up.