# Human Resources Intern

> Nextern · Cartago, Costa Rica · Temporary · Posted 2026-08-26

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Costa Rica

## Description

**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.

## Apply

[Apply at Nextern](https://apply.workable.com/nextern/j/3B1B792B69/apply)

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