HR Operations Intern

Hungry to kick-start your career in Human Resources while helping to feed the world more sustainably? MicroHarvest is a fast-growing biotech scale-up using the power of microorganisms to produce better, healthier and tastier protein with a fraction of the resources conventional agriculture needs. Join our diverse, mission-driven team and watch a bold idea turn into real-world impact every day!

• CV screening & interview coordination – You’ll be the first to review incoming applications and schedule interviews while discovering how recruiters spot potential and maintain a smooth candidate journey.
• Onboarding & offboarding – You’ll organize day-one logistics and farewell checklists while learning how thoughtful details create a memorable employee experience.
• HR administration – You’ll keep records and HRIS data up to date and gain a keen eye for compliance, data accuracy and digital workflows.
• People projects – You’ll lend a hand on engagement surveys, learning sessions or employer-branding campaigns and see how people analytics translates into real initiatives.
• Payroll & benefits inputs – You’ll collect monthly changes, visa paperwork and benefit enrolments and understand the checks that keep salaries and perks running on time.

• You’re studying HR, Business or a related field and can commit 20h/week for ~ 6 -12 months
• Passion for HR fundamentals: accuracy in admin, respect for confidentiality and an eye for process improvement.
• Clear, friendly communicator in English (Portugese is a plus).
• Comfortable juggling multiple tasks, switching between detail work and people interaction.
• Genuine excitement for sustainability and our mission to revolutionise the food system.