Your mission
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.
Your profile
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.
Why KITRO?
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)
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