Human Resources Intern
Nextern · Cartago, Cartago Province, Costa Rica · On-site
Posted Aug 26, 2026
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INTERNSHIP SCOPE
We're looking for an HR Intern to support our Human Resources team across a broad and hands-on scope: recruitment, onboarding, internal/external communications, employer branding, and people analytics. This is an excellent opportunity to build well-rounded HR experience within a regulated manufacturing environment, working across both operational and administrative employee populations.
EXPOSURE TO THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruitment & Onboarding
Support candidate sourcing, screening coordination, and interview scheduling
Help prepare and update job descriptions and recruitment marketing content
Assist in coordinating the onboarding process for new hires, including materials and welcome communications
Support employer branding initiatives to strengthen talent attraction
Communications & Social Media
Draft and coordinate internal communications (email, Teams, boards) for operational and administrative staff, in both Spanish and English
Maintain consistency in tone, branding, and messaging across channels
Assist with internal engagement initiatives and HR event coordination
People Analytics
Support headcount, turnover, and attrition tracking using Excel
Help maintain HR data trackers
Assist with basic analysis for pulse surveys and other internal data collection efforts
Support reporting requests from the HR team
Administrative Assistant
Organize and maintain HR files, records, and documentation (physical and digital)
Schedule meetings, interviews, and coordinate calendars for the HR team
Prepare correspondence, forms, and routine reports
Support day-to-day office and administrative needs of the HR department
Assist with data entry and upkeep of employee records in HR systems
Requirements
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Communications, Business Administration, or related field
Intermediate-advanced English level
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, basic data organization) and Microsoft Office generally
Comfortable using social media platforms (especially LinkedIn) for professional/branding purposes
Interest in a generalist HR career path spanning recruitment, communications, analytics, and administration
Benefits
Interns will receive a subsidy package to support expenses such as transportantion, meals, equipment among others.