Intern, HR

Job Description:

Rakuten International oversees 7 businesses with over 4,000 employees globally. The brand is recognized for its leadership and innovation in e-commerce, digital content, advertising, entertainment and communications, bringing the joy of discovery and access to more than 1 billion members across the world. Our teams deliver on the company’s mission to delight merchants and customers through innovation, optimism, and teamwork.

Rakuten Viki is a global entertainment streaming platform that specializes in Asian content. Our platform enables millions of viewers to discover and enjoy primetime shows and movies, subtitled in over 150 languages. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, we also have offices in Singapore, Seoul, and Shanghai, ensuring a strong global presence and a deep connection to the heart of Asian entertainment. Our platform is home to a large and loyal community of fans who share a passion for Asian culture and entertainment. Join us in our mission to bridge cultures and connect the world to Asian entertainment. At Rakuten Viki, we offer a chance to be part of a global community that celebrates culture, creativity, and connection.

About the Role:

Based in Singapore and working as part of a global HR team, we are seeking an exceptionally driven HR Intern to join our Human Resources organization. This full-time internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, international environment and is available for a duration of 3 to 6 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Talent Acquisition Support: Partners with hiring teams to build effective sourcing and assessment in managing full end-to-end recruitment processes, including talent brand activities. Additionally, supports the Talent Acquisition team in recruitment operations.

• Onboarding & Offboarding: Provide support in the preparation of onboarding materials for new hires and support the exit processes for departing employees, ensuring a smooth transition for all parties involved.

• Employee Engagement: Support employee engagement initiatives and key events, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

• General HR Support: Provide administrative support for various HR projects, events, and other departmental tasks as required, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the HR team.

Required Qualifications:

• Passionate about building a career in HR

• Relevant experience in a HR role or Talent Acquisition

• High sense of ownership and accountability, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to leverage communication and interpersonal skills to successfully establish and maintain professional relationships and work effectively with cross-functional teams

• Possess excellent people engagement, verbal and written communication skills

Rakuten provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Rakuten considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.