HR Generalist & Founder’s Associate Internship

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About the role

Roles

As an HR Generalist & Founder’s Associate Intern at Manastej, you will work directly alongside the Founder & Director to build and scale our team from the ground up. This is a high-ownership, dual-track role combining core human resources operations with executive assistance. Outstanding performers will have a direct pathway to join the Manastej core team in a full-time capacity.

The work

Responsibility

• End-to-End Talent Acquisition: Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle—drafting job descriptions, sourcing high-potential candidates across platforms, conducting initial screening interviews, and coordinating hiring rounds with the Founder.
• Onboarding & People Operations: Design and execute a seamless onboarding experience for new hires and interns, maintain personnel records, and help cultivate a collaborative, high-performance startup culture.
• Founder’s Office Operations: Act as a strategic right hand to the Founder by managing schedules, coordinating key external communications, preparing briefing notes, and tracking internal project milestones.
• Team Coordination & Engagement: Facilitate smooth communication across core functions (Engineering, Marketing, and Operations), organize team syncs, and track performance metrics and deliverables.
• Employer Branding: Assist in positioning Manastej as a top destination for ambitious talent through campus outreach, professional networks, and recruitment drives.

Who they want

Requirements

• Ambitious & Ownership-Driven: A self-starter with a strong entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment rather than waiting for step-by-step instructions.
• Exceptional Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the professional maturity to represent the Founder’s office when interacting with candidates and partners.
• Organizational Rigor: High attention to detail, ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously, and proficiency in modern productivity and scheduling tools (Google Workspace, Notion, Calendly, etc.).
• People Instincts: Strong interpersonal intelligence with an eye for identifying driven, culturally aligned talent.
• Educational Background: Pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Management (BBA/MBA), Human Resources, Psychology, Commerce, or a related field (open to all driven candidates regardless of degree if you have the right hustle).