HR Intern

Your Position

We are looking for a HR Intern to support HR Operations and Talent Acquisition during a high‑growth period at KITRO. This internship is a hands-on, learning-focused role where you will help with systems, documentation, onboarding/offboarding, people cycles, and recruitment coordination in a fast-growing food-waste reduction startup.
You will work closely with the Head of HR and the broader team to ensure our people processes run smoothly, employees have a consistent experience, and hiring activities are well organised. This internship is ideal for a student or recent graduate who wants to build a career in HR and Talent Acquisition, gain exposure to the full employee lifecycle, and contribute to a purpose-driven company in the sustainability and hospitality space.

Responsibilities

People operations support

• Help keep employee data and documents accurate and organised in our HR systems (Personio and related tools), including contracts, absences and basic employee changes.
• Support day-to-day HR administration such as preparing simple letters and templates, filing digital documents, and helping maintain audit-ready records.

Payroll & time tracking support

• Assist with tracking working hours and timesheets, following up with employees and managers when information is missing or inconsistent.
• Prepare basic overviews of monthly changes (e.g. new joiners, leavers, updates) for payroll input under the guidance of the Head of HR or HR Manager.

People cycles & engagement

• Help coordinate KITRO’s regular people rhythms such as quarterly team meetings, engagement surveys, and follow-up actions (e.g. tracking responses, notes, and action lists).
• Support internal communications such as birthday messages, key announcements, and small recognition initiatives that reinforce KITRO’s culture and mission.

Talent acquisition coordination

• Support recruitment activities for internships and junior to mid-level roles: posting job ads, screening CVs against defined criteria, and scheduling interviews.
• Maintain structured candidate pipelines in our ATS/Personio, update candidate statuses, and ensure timely communication with candidates together with hiring managers.
• Join screening calls where appropriate, learn how to assess basic skills and values alignment, and prepare shortlists for the Head of HR or hiring managers.

Employee lifecycle & onboarding

• Help coordinate onboarding and offboarding checklists, including systems access, document collection, welcome communication, and induction logistics.
• Track probation milestones in our systems and support feedback collection from managers and new joiners to continuously improve the experience.

Skills

Must-haves

• Currently studying or recently graduated in HR, Business, Psychology, Hospitality Management, Sustainability, or a related field, with an interest in People/HR as a career path.
• Strong organisational skills and comfort working with digital tools (e.g. spreadsheets, HR or ATS systems, Google Workspace).
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple small tasks, follow checklists, and ask for clarification when needed.
• High sense of ownership, reliability, and attention to detail, especially when working with confidential data.
• Strong alignment with KITRO’s mission to reduce food waste and passion for sustainability, hospitality, or food-tech.

Nice to Have Skills

• Previous internship or student work experience in HR, recruiting, hospitality operations, or office administration.
• Familiarity with any HRIS/ATS (e.g. Personio, Greenhouse, Workable) or payroll/benefits processes.
• Experience working in a startup, scale-up, or fast-paced environment with diverse international teams.

What we offer

• A remote-first setup - plus support to create a great home office environment
• A hands-on, impact-driven role where your work directly shapes the future of the company
• A startup culture that’s serious about results but we don't forget celebrate progress, laugh often, and learn fast
• Quarterly team meetups at our Zurich HQ to reconnect, align, and enjoy real face time
• A collaborative, purpose-driven team that values trust, transparency, and learning from mistakes (as long as we don’t repeat them)