KITRO · 1 week ago
HR Intern
United States
Internship
Remote
InternKITRO is a fast-growing food-waste reduction startup seeking a HR Intern to support HR Operations and Talent Acquisition during a high-growth period. This internship offers hands-on experience in various HR functions including onboarding, recruitment coordination, and employee lifecycle management while contributing to a purpose-driven mission.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Food and BeverageHardwareInformation TechnologySaaSSoftwareWaste Management
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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)
Company
KITRO
KITRO is simplifying food waste management for commercial kitchens.
Founded in 2017
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$3.58MKey Investors
ZintinusFoundation for Innovation and Technology (FIT)Venture Kick
2024-11-27Series Unknown
2021-12-10Debt Financing· $2.72M
2019-03-25Debt Financing· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Hugo Frammery
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