Intern - HR & Talent

Newcom; Dubai; On-site; AED 33,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from senior management

Hands-on project exposure

Job summary

Newcom is seeking an HR & Talent Intern in Dubai for a 3–6 month period, with potential extension. The role supports employee lifecycle initiatives from recruitment through retention and works closely with the HR Manager.

Responsibilities include recruitment assessment support, university partnerships, data analysis for talent initiatives, HR data maintenance, and automation tooling to reduce manual tasks. Monthly stipend offered in Dubai, UAE.

Qualifications

• Final-year student or MBA candidate pursuing HR/OB/psychology or related field.
• Experience using AI tools to research, synthesize, and draft content.
• Ability to validate AI outputs against primary sources.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Proficiency in Canva for professional presentations.
• Strong structured thinking and communication skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and multitasking capability.

Responsibilities

• Assist recruitment tools development, screening, and interview logistics.
• Support university partnerships and campus recruitment activities.
• Gather data baselines and analyze talent initiatives.
• Maintain HR trackers and document employee lifecycle processes.
• Support deployment of workflow automation to reduce manual work.

Skills

AI tool usage

Canva

Written & verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Structured thinking

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in HR/OB/Psychology or MBA

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Qualtrics/SurveyMonkey

Job description

Position Type: Part-time or Full-time Internship (3–6 months, with potential extension)
Compensation: Monthly Stipend
Location: Dubai, UAE
Department: Human Resources

The HR & Talent Intern will support employee lifecycle initiatives spanning recruitment through retention, working closely with the Human Resources Manager on talent-related priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment & Assessment Support

• Support the development and administration of recruitment assessment tools and scoring frameworks.
• Assist with candidate screening, coordination, and interview logistics.

Talent Program Support

• Support university partnership and campus recruitment activities.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing data baselines for talent-related initiatives.

HR Data & Documentation

• Maintain accurate HR trackers and supporting documentation.
• Support process documentation for employee lifecycle workflows.

HR Systems & Process Automation

• Support the identification and rollout of workflow automation tools to reduce manual HR administrative work.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s program (Human Resources, Organizational Behavior/Psychology, or a related field) or pursuing an MBA.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini) to accelerate research, synthesize large documents (PDFs/reports), and structure and draft initial content.
• Diligence in validating AI-generated outputs against primary sources.
• Discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Proficiency in Canva with a proven ability to prepare professional-quality presentations.
• Structured thinking with ability to break down complex problems methodically.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to synthesize complex information concisely.
• Strong stakeholder management skills — ability to work across teams, manage expectations, and drive alignment.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter mentality with intellectual curiosity and proactive problem-solving approach.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas).
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel charts).
• Prior internship, work experience, or project work in a relevant area.
• Familiarity with HR analytics, organizational design, or workforce planning; experience with survey design and analysis (Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Google Forms).

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay and stipend.
• Direct access to and mentorship from senior management.
• Hands-on involvement in real commercial challenges and high-impact initiatives across the business.
• Real exposure to the systems, processes, and strategy the company is actively building.
• Professional development opportunities including training, workshops, and structured coaching.
• Networking opportunities across the industry.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Newcom is a boutique distribution firm based in the UAE, leading in the categories of accessories, video collaboration, and smart home. We are committed to fostering talent development and providing meaningful learning experiences for our interns.

Company Website: www.newcomme.com