HR & Talent Operations Intern

Overview

Elchai Group, a Dubai-based AI-first technology company specializing in AI systems, digital platforms, automation solutions, and tech ventures, is offering a part-time, on-site internship position for HR & Talent Operations. The internship runs for 8 to 12 weeks, operating Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This is an unpaid role designed to give hands-on experience in HR and talent operations, with the potential for a paid role based on performance and company needs.

About the Role

The intern will play a key role supporting recruitment, candidate screening, onboarding, and the internal training academy. This role involves managing a detailed talent pipeline through job posting, applicant evaluation, AI-assisted interviews, trial periods, attendance tracking, task management, and candidate assessments. The candidate must be comfortable handling confidential data, using recruitment tools, spreadsheets, and AI-supported HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Create and post job descriptions on recruitment platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed.
• Screen resumes and assess candidates based on role criteria.
• Send out pre-interview assessments and monitor their completion.
• Coordinate structured interviews using AI tools such as Elchai Pulse.
• Notify candidates about AI involvement in interviews.
• Maintain standardized candidate evaluation scorecards.
• Ensure all final hiring decisions are vetted and approved by a human recruiter.
• Organize three-day trial periods for candidates.
• Manage onboarding processes, attendance, and documentation.
• Maintain a recruitment tracker to monitor candidate status, scores, next steps, and deadlines.
• Support the Elchai Academy’s internal training initiatives by assigning and tracking tasks.
• Organize brief daily task review sessions to monitor progress.
• Identify candidates or team members facing obstacles or inactivity in task completion.
• Report any issues related to attendance, performance, or conduct to HR leadership.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports on recruitment and academy activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle personal information with care.
• Promote fair and consistent evaluation for all candidates.

Candidate Profile

• Strong interest in HR, recruitment, talent evaluation, and people operations.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple candidates at various stages.
• Professional communication skills for engaging with candidates.
• Comfortable leveraging AI tools for drafting, analysis, and admin tasks.
• Ability to adhere to defined processes, scoring standards, and deadlines.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and candidate tracking tools.
• Trustworthy when managing confidential information.
• Proactive and able to identify challenges independently.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced, AI-enhanced workplace.
• Available for on-site work in Dubai.

Requirements

• Strong written and spoken English skills.
• Good organization and communication abilities.
• Basic knowledge of recruitment, HR administration, or onboarding.
• Familiarity with recruitment platforms such as LinkedIn and Indeed is preferred.
• Experience with Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Notion, or similar software.
• Comfort using AI platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
• Ability to generate clear reports and keep accurate records.
• Good judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work on-site in Dubai from Monday to Friday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience or internships in HR, recruitment, or administration.
• Experience in coordinating interviews or candidate communications.
• Familiarity with candidate scorecards and recruitment tracking.
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems or HR software.
• Use of AI tools in recruitment or administrative workflows.
• Understanding of data privacy, confidentiality, and fair hiring principles.

Learning Opportunities

• Gain insight into recruitment and talent assessment in an AI-driven company.
• Learn to create professional job advertisements.
• Develop skills in standardized candidate screening.
• Understand integration of AI-assisted interviews with human hiring decisions.
• Coordinate candidate assessments and trial periods.
• Manage onboarding, attendance, and training academy operations.
• Build and utilize recruitment dashboards and scorecards.
• Practice consistent and professional candidate evaluations.

Additional Information

This internship is unpaid and requires physical presence in Dubai. AI-generated hiring recommendations serve only as supplementary input; final employment decisions must always be confirmed by responsible human reviewers to ensure fairness and accuracy.