Optum

HR Intern

InternshipIn OfficeKolkata, West Bengal6 months20K/mo3 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Join Optum in Kolkata as a HR Intern. This entry-level HR internship is designed for freshers who want to source and screen candidates, support employees and run people programmes alongside experienced HR professionals. As a HR Intern, you will work closely with the HR team and business managers…

Skills you'll use

RecruitmentMS ExcelCommunication SkillsHR OperationsEmployee OnboardingHRMS

What you'll do

Support end-to-end human resources operations across the employee lifecycle for teams across the Kolkata office
Source and screen candidates, schedule interviews and keep the hiring tracker current
Maintain employee records, HR documentation and HRMS data accurately and confidentially
Assist with onboarding, induction and new-joiner documentation
Help plan and run employee engagement, training and culture initiatives
Prepare HR reports and dashboards using Recruitment, MS Excel, Communication Skills, HR Operations
Respond to routine employee queries and escalate complex cases to senior HR
Support HR compliance, audits and policy documentation as required

Who can apply

Pursuing or recently completed MBA/PGDM (HR), MHRM, BBA, B.Com, B.A., Psychology, Sociology or any related discipline — 2026 freshers & final-year students welcome
Working knowledge of Recruitment, MS Excel, Communication Skills (or a strong willingness to learn them)
Comfort with MS Excel / Google Sheets for trackers, reports and basic HR data
Clear written and spoken communication in English (a local language is a plus)
Professional discretion — HR work involves confidential employee and candidate information
Strong organisation skills: able to juggle multiple candidates, calendars and follow-ups
Empathy, patience and a genuine interest in working with people
Attention to detail in documentation, data entry and compliance paperwork
Ability to work with an HRMS/ATS or learn one quickly
Based in or willing to work from Kolkata

Perks & benefits

Mentorship from senior HR professionalsReal-world HR project experienceHands-on exposure to a modern HRMS/ATSPre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunityFlexible working hours

Interview & selection process

4 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Discussion with the HR manager on the internship scope and expectations
3Telephonic / video screening with a recruiter
4Final HR discussion — stipend, start date, expectations and offer

About Optum

Optum is a software organisation that actively invests in early-career talent across Kolkata and its other India locations. Its culture is practical and learning-oriented: mentorship, honest feedback and real project work are part of everyday life, and HR interns are treated as genuine members of…

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