Human Resources Internship
HumanHire wants an HR intern for its global recruitment desk, finding candidates for roles in India, the UK, Ireland and other markets. The work is remote and pays ₹7,000 to ₹10,000 a month, but part of that is incentive-linked, so read the pay breakdown below.
What you'd be doing on the recruitment desk
- Find candidates on a professional networking site, using Boolean search and its recruiter-style filters.
- Go through profiles and shortlist the ones that match the job description and what the client needs.
- Send connection requests and personalised messages to the people you shortlist.
- Make first screening calls to find out whether candidates are interested, when they can join and what they expect.
- Keep candidate details accurate in the ATS or tracker, and arrange interview slots between candidates and recruiters.
- Share daily sourcing updates and pipeline numbers with the team.
Who can apply and what you need
You should be able to do this as a work-from-home internship for a full 6 months, and start somewhere between 19 October 2026 and 23 November 2026. The posting also asks for relevant skills and interest in the work.
- Skills: MS-Office and written English.
- Basics: you should be comfortable using a computer and keyboard shortcuts.
- Freshers looking for jobs are welcome to apply.
- Women starting or restarting their careers are also welcome.
Timing and deadlines
- Apply by
- 19 Nov 2026 (30 days left)
Applications close in November 2026, and the internship can begin anywhere between 19 October and 23 November 2026. The commitment is 6 months, so check that your semester or other plans leave room for it.
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What the stipend looks like
The stipend is ₹7,000 to ₹10,000 a month, which is below typical for remote internships in the same field. It is split into fixed pay of ₹3,000 to ₹5,000 and incentive pay of ₹4,000 to ₹5,000, so the upper end depends on earning the incentive. Perks include a certificate, a letter of recommendation and flexible hours, and the post mentions a job offer.
Our check on this listing
- Passed Hopin's scam screen
This listing went through Hopin's scam screen and came out clean. It is posted as a job listing for a remote internship at HumanHire.
How common this kind of role is
- Similar roles Hopin tracks across India
- 67
- Openings in this role
- 10
Many similar internships are listed across India, so you are not choosing from a thin field. With 10 openings here, it is worth comparing a few before you commit six months.
Skills to bring
- MS-Office
- English Proficiency (Written)
- English Proficiency (Spoken) 24%
- Recruitment 24%
- MS-Excel 19%
- Effective Communication 15%
This posting asks for MS-Office and written English. Similar roles often also ask for spoken English, recruitment knowledge, MS-Excel and effective communication, so those are worth building if you want to apply widely.
Ways to stand out before you apply
- Practise Boolean search strings (AND, OR, NOT, quotation marks) so you can show you understand how to narrow a candidate pool.
- Draft a couple of short, personal outreach messages for different kinds of roles. Messages that sound human tend to read better than templates.
- Get fast with keyboard shortcuts and basic spreadsheet habits. Tracking candidates cleanly is a big part of recruitment support.
- Rehearse a two-minute screening call: confirm interest, availability and expectations, and note the answers clearly.
- Keep your written English tidy. Your messages and updates are the first thing candidates and the team will see.
Questions people ask about this role
Is this internship remote?
Yes. The post describes it as work from home, and Hopin lists it as remote.
How long is the internship, and what does it pay?
It runs for 6 months and pays ₹7,000 to ₹10,000 a month. Fixed pay is ₹3,000 to ₹5,000 and incentive pay is ₹4,000 to ₹5,000.
Can freshers apply?
Yes. The posting says freshers looking for jobs may apply, and women starting or restarting their careers can apply too.
Can this turn into a permanent job?
The post mentions a job offer. On conversion to a permanent employee, it says to expect a salary of ₹200000 to 300000 a year.