HR Intern

Overview of 66degrees

66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.

At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.

Overview of 66degrees

66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.

At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.

Overview of role

The HR Intern (Pune - All 5 days WFO, 6-month Internship) is an entry-level role responsible for supporting HR Operations and Employee Lifecycle Management activities. This individual will gain hands-on exposure to various HR functions, including pre-onboarding, background verification, employee onboarding, employee engagement, HR operations, post-onboarding, and admin-related activities. The ideal candidate brings strong communication and coordination skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while ensuring a seamless employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Employment Verification & Background Verification (BGV): Initiate UAN (Universal Account Number) verification requests via email based on Talent Acquisition requirements and review UAN reports against candidate records to identify discrepancies or dual employment prior to offer release.
• Document Collection & Vendor Coordination: Collect candidate documents (including Aadhaar and passport copies) from Greenhouse, initiate background verification on the Integritas portal, obtain Letters of Authorization (LOA), and conduct weekly review meetings with the BGV vendor to track pending cases and resolve queries.
• Employee Onboarding & HRIS Management: Create employee profiles and initiate onboarding workflows in HRIS upon hiring confirmations from ATS, process offer rescind requests for dropouts/backouts, and guide new joiners in completing Google Forms and Rippling profiles.
• Candidate Experience & Day 1 Readiness: Maintain regular communication with candidates from offer rollout until joining, coordinate with IT, Admin, and Talent Acquisition teams for a smooth Day 1, assist new joiners with PF Form 11 and LinkedIn updates, and maintain confidential, employee-specific document folders in Google Drive.
• Post-Onboarding & Lifecycle Management: Schedule and coordinate new-hire check-in calls, track probation completion dates with HRBPs for timely reviews and confirmations, schedule quarterly employee connect calls with PODs and practices, and maintain the headcount sheet and KRA tracker for all full-time employees.
• HR MIS, Attendance & Benefits: Track and update the weekly attendance dashboard for Pune-based employees, monitor hybrid employee physical presence, and maintain the employee referral tracker while verifying eligibility for quarterly payout cycles with HRBPs.
• Pune Office Administration & Engagement: Coordinate employee ID card creation/printing, collaborate with Pune IT to ensure laptops, IT assets, and access cards are assigned on or before Day 1, manage welcome kit inventory, and partner with Admin for monthly birthday celebrations and engagement activities.

Key Skillsets

• Communication & Interpersonal: Good verbal and written communication skills paired with strong coordination, follow-up, and interpersonal abilities.
• Organization & Attention to Detail: Strong organizational and time-management abilities with high accuracy in maintaining employee records and HR trackers.
• Technical & Workspace Tools: Proficiency in Google Sheets and Google Workspace, alongside a willingness to learn HRMS platforms, tools, and other HR systems.
• Discretion & Ownership: Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion, backed by a proactive approach, positive attitude, and willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Freshers or candidates with 0-1 year of experience passionate about building a career in Human Resources.
• Ability to work full-time from the Pune office (all 5 days WFO) for a 6-month internship duration.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Google Workspace (especially Google Sheets) and strong interest in HR Operations, Background Verification, HRMS tools, and Employee Engagement.

66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.

Please note, we cannot sponsor or transfer any visas, of any kind, at this time.

66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.

AI Transparency & Disclosure

As an AI transformation partner, 66degrees leverages intelligent solutions to enhance our recruitment experience. We utilize AI tools-including LinkedIn Recruiter’s Hiring Assistant and interview transcription technologies-to assist with sourcing, role analysis, and capturing interview highlights.

These tools augment our process, but we "Commit to Our Craft" by ensuring all final hiring decisions are made by our human Talent Team. By applying, you acknowledge the use of these technologies to help us "Win Together" in finding the best fit for our team.