HR Intern
People & HR
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted on Jun 17, 2026
About the Role
Discover Dollar is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented HR Intern to join our People & Culture team. This is a hands-on internship designed to provide meaningful, real-world exposure across three core HR functions: Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, and Learning & Development. The intern will work closely with experienced HR professionals, gaining practical skills that complement their academic background in Human Resources.
Candidates who successfully complete the program will receive a formal Internship Completion and Experience Certificate issued by Discover Dollar. This is an internship-only engagement and does not constitute or guarantee a full-time offer.
Key Responsibilities
1. Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Support
Support end-to-end recruitment for intern, entry-level, and mid-level roles:
- Draft and publish job descriptions on job boards, LinkedIn, college portals, and internal channels
- Screen and shortlist resumes against defined role criteria
- Schedule and coordinate interviews; communicate with candidates at every stage
- Maintain the applicant tracking system (ATS) and update recruitment trackers and dashboards
- Conduct initial telephonic or video screening calls for intern and entry-level positions
- Follow up with hiring managers to collect timely interview feedback
- Support offer rollout, pre-onboarding documentation, and joining formalities
- Build candidate pipelines through college connects, campus job fairs, and LinkedIn sourcing
- Prepare weekly and monthly recruitment MIS reports for review meetings
2. Employee Engagement & Fun Activities
Plan and execute initiatives that strengthen team culture, morale, and connectivity:
- Work with the employee engagement team to conceptualize, plan, and execute the employee engagement calendar (monthly/quarterly themes, celebrations, and recognition programs)
- Coordinate along with the employee engagement the fun activities including team-building events, cultural celebrations, festival observances, and contests
- Work closely in managing end-to-end event logistics - venue, vendors, materials, and communications
- Design and publish internal communications: mailers, posters, and social posts for engagement initiatives
- Gather post-event feedback through surveys and compile participation and impact reports
- Support Rewards & Recognition (R&R) programs - certificate and gift coordination
- Contribute creative ideas to keep engagement activities inclusive, relevant, and enjoyable
3. Learning & Development — Content Creation & LMS Management
Support the L&D function in building learning assets and managing the Learning Management System:
- Create /coordinate to create engaging learning content: presentations, e-learning modules, facilitator guides, job aids, and video scripts
- Upload, organize, and maintain courses, assessments, and learning paths on the LMS
- Track learner enrolment, completion rates, and assessment scores; generate L&D MIS reports
- Coordinate logistics for training sessions — calendar invites, room bookings, trainer communications, and attendance tracking
- Curate and refresh the training content library to ensure all materials are current and accurate
- Support new-joiner onboarding programs: prepare induction decks, welcome kits, and buddy-program materials
- Assist in vendor coordination for external training programs and certifications
- Gather post-training feedback and compile learning effectiveness metrics
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Recently completed a Bachelor's degree with Human Resources/Psychology specialization (BBA, B.Com, BA, or BSc) or Master's degree (MBA, MHRM, MA in HR/IR, or MSW) with a specialization or major in Human Resources, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, or Organizational Behavior.
- Students in their penultimate or final year of study seeking a mandatory internship or dissertation-linked placement are encouraged to apply.
- Recent graduates with an HR specialization who have not yet secured a full-time role are also eligible.
Prior Internship Experience (Preferred, Not Mandatory)
Candidates with the following exposure will be given preference during shortlisting:
- Previous internship in HR, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Learning & Development, or a related function
- Hands-on experience with an ATS, HRMS, or LMS platform (even in an academic or project context)
- Having designed HR content, conducted employee surveys, or organized campus events in any formal or informal capacity
- Having hands-on experience in AI tools will be an added advantage.
- Familiarity with content creation tools such as Canva, PowerPoint; basic knowledge of e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Keka, Zoho) is a bonus.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to engage with candidates and cross-functional team members professionally
- Highly organized with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks
- Comfortable with data entry, MIS maintenance, and basic Excel or Google Sheets
- Creative mindset with an interest in event planning, content writing, or visual design
- Proactive, self-driven, and willing to take ownership with minimal supervision
- High degree of discretion in handling sensitive HR and personnel information
What You Will Gain
- End-to-end practical experience across Recruitment, Employee Engagement, and Learning & Development
- Mentorship and day-to-day guidance from seasoned HR professionals
- Exposure to real-world HR tools, processes, and business context in a fast-growing organization
- Opportunity to build a strong portfolio of HR work including campaigns, content, events, and recruitment metrics
- Formal Internship Completion and Experience Certificate upon successful completion
- Letter of recommendation based on performance (for exceptional interns)
Internship Terms
- This is an internship-only engagement. It does not constitute or guarantee an offer of full-time employment with Discover Dollar
- An official Internship Completion and Experience Certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the program
- Performance will be reviewed at the midpoint and at the end of the internship; continuation is subject to satisfactory performance
- The intern is expected to adhere to company policies, maintain confidentiality, and uphold professional conduct throughout the engagement
- Stipend details, working hours, and leave entitlements will be communicated at the time of the offer letter
