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Intern - Human Resources (Talent Acquisition)

CompanyJohn Keells Group
LocationColombo
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, and maintaining recruitment trackers. They will also support campus hiring initiatives and provide administrative assistance for onboarding and documentation.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2178
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) is the largest conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. With a heritage of over 150 years, through innovation and strategic partnerships, the John Keells Group of companies have become leaders in many key industry verticals, and the Group is a driver and an integral part of the Sri Lankan economy.
About the Role

Keells, as a leading retailer is striving to deliver its core purpose to ‘improve the quality of life for the nation’. We know that to deliver on our core purpose, we have to grow and develop Sri Lanka’s best retail team. If you want to come on this journey with us, to deliver retail excellence, then we can really support your ambitions and future growth.  

What you need to do

  • Assist in sourcing candidates through job portals, social media, internal databases, and referrals.
  • Schedule and coordinate interviews, assessments and follow-ups.
  • Maintain candidate data and recruitment trackers.
  • Support campus hiring initiatives and career fair activities.
  • Communicate with candidates professionally regarding interview schedules, feedback, and onboarding steps.
  • Assist HR team in employee onboarding and documentation tasks when required.
  • Perform other administrative duties related to HR Recruitment process.

What you need

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related fields.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Good understanding of HR and recruitment concepts (preferred but not mandatory).
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Positive attitude, willingness to learn and attention to detail.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on HIVE before the 10/11/2026.

Key Skills
Talent AcquisitionCandidate SourcingInterview CoordinationData ManagementRecruitment TrackingCampus HiringOnboardingDocumentationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsMS OfficeExcelWordPowerPointTime Management
Categories
Human ResourcesRetailAdministrative