Human Resources Internship
Unessa Foundation is taking on interns for a remote Human Resources role covering recruitment, onboarding, policy, training and performance support. It is unpaid and runs for 1 month, with 5 openings.
About the organisation
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Unessa Foundation describes itself as a purpose-driven organisation working on inclusion and social change. It is hiring for several roles at the moment, so you may see other openings from it.
What the HR intern works on
The post describes this as hands-on exposure to Human Resources work at a foundation focused on community impact. The duties it names are:
- Helping with recruitment and onboarding, including scheduling interviews and preparing paperwork for new employees.
- Supporting the development and rollout of HR policies and procedures.
- Helping with employee relations by dealing with workplace issues and supporting staff.
- Taking part in training and development efforts aimed at building employee skills and knowledge.
- Helping with performance management, including carrying out evaluations and giving employees feedback.
- Supporting HR projects meant to improve how well the organisation functions.
- Working with the HR team so that practice stays in line with applicable laws and rules.
Who can apply and what to line up
The post limits applications to candidates who meet all of these:
- Available to do the internship as work from home.
- Able to start between 16th Oct'26 and 20th Nov'26.
- Available for a duration of 1 month.
- Have relevant skills and interests.
The listed skills are Human Resources, spoken English and written English. No degree, year of study or prior experience is mentioned.
The role is unpaid. The post lists a certificate, a letter of recommendation, flexible work hours and a 5-day week as perks.
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Ways to strengthen your application
- Be ready to talk about HR basics in plain terms: how hiring, onboarding and performance feedback work, and why each matters.
- Practise explaining things clearly in both speech and writing, since English is the skill the posting stresses.
- If you have run a college event, a club recruitment drive or a volunteer team, note down how you scheduled people and kept records. It maps well to interview scheduling and paperwork.
- Think of an example where you handled a disagreement or listened to someone's concern, as the role involves supporting staff.
- Since the work is remote and the window is only 1 month, be clear about your hours and how you will stay in touch with the team.
Skills in focus
- Human Resources
- English Proficiency (Spoken)
- English Proficiency (Written)
- Recruitment 24%
- MS-Excel 19%
- MS-Office 18%
- Effective Communication 15%
This posting asks for Human Resources, spoken English and written English. Similar roles on Hopin also commonly ask for recruitment, MS-Excel, MS-Office and effective communication, so those are worth showing if you have them.
Timing
- Apply by
- 16 Nov 2026 (27 days left)
Applications close in mid-November 2026. The start window runs from 16 October to 20 November 2026, so check that your dates fit before you apply.
How it compares
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- Openings in this role
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Hopin is tracking dozens of similar roles across India. Many HR internships are out there, so the remote format and the 1-month length are what set this one apart.
Listing check
- Passed Hopin's scam screen
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Questions people ask about this role
Is this HR internship paid?
No. The internship is unpaid. The perks listed are a certificate, a letter of recommendation, flexible work hours and a 5-day week.
How long does it last and when does it start?
It lasts 1 month. You need to be able to start between 16th Oct'26 and 20th Nov'26.
Do I have to work from an office?
No. The post describes it as a work from home internship, and the location is remote. It also lists flexible work hours.