HR Internship

About Skillmate:

Skillmate.ai is a fast-growing mentorship and skill-sharing platform that help students, professionals, and entrepreneurs to monetize their skill and time. Learn! Earn! Grow! with 250+ industry mentors across 50+ different domains.

Job Description:

As a Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing and recruiting top talent, overseeing HR functions, and establishing external partnerships with colleges, companies, and professionals. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our organizational culture, managing employee relations, and driving external collaborations to support the platform's growth. This role requires a mix of strategic thinking and hands-on management of day-to-day HR and talent acquisition operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and define job roles and responsibilities.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates for various positions, using job boards, social media, and direct outreach.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from job posting to offer acceptance and onboarding.
• Develop and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct interviews and assess candidates' technical and cultural fit.
• Ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment platforms to streamline processes.
• Manage the onboarding process to integrate new hires into the company culture.
• Handle employee relations, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Develop, implement, and communicate HR policies, procedures, and benefits administration.
• Support career development programs, including training and upskilling opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Foster a strong organizational culture aligned with Skillmate’s mission and values.
• Organize team-building activities, employee engagement initiatives, and wellness programs.
• Coordinate with colleges, companies, and professionals to establish partnerships and sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs).
• Represent Skillmate in meetings with external partners, explaining services and offerings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with educational institutions and businesses to support internship and career development opportunities.
• Act as the key point of contact for partners, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration.
• Stay updated on recruitment trends, HR best practices, and salary benchmarks.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in Talent Acquisition, HR roles, and external relationship management.
• Strong understanding of recruitment strategies, HR policies, and employee relations.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR management software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle confidential matters.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in building partnerships with educational institutions and companies is a plus.
• Knowledge of labor laws, HR best practices, and recruitment trends.
• Experience in the tech industry or freelancing/gig economy is a plus.

Key Benefits:

🚀 Hands-on experience working with real AI training workflows.

📚 Learn how intent classification, tagging, and recommendation systems work.

🧠 Improve your research, decision mapping, and critical thinking skills.

📜 Internship Certificate after successful 6-month completion.

🧑‍💻 Direct exposure to Skillmate’s core team (AI, product, mentorship).

🎯 Opportunity to move into full-time roles post-internship if performance is exceptional.

📝 Credits in public documentation or release notes if your work contributes to the product launch.

Duration:

Internship Length: 6 Months

Time Commitment: Minimum 30 hours per week

Mode: Remote (occasional in-person at Ramapuram office if needed)

Stipend: None (Unpaid internship)

Completion Certificate: Provided at the end of 6 months with satisfactory performance