IndieKidz GmbH

HR and Recruiting Intern — Startup Hiring Experience (Unpaid, Remote)

Berlin, Germany remote Mid Salary not listed
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About the role

About IndieKidz and Occibo
IndieKidz GmbH is a Berlin-based startup building Occibo, an AI-powered platform that helps authors, parents, and teachers create children’s books from manuscript to print-ready export. We are a small international team moving fast toward our product launch and we need someone to help us build the team that makes it happen.
About the role
This is a hands-on HR and Recruiting internship where you will own real parts of the hiring process from day one.

What you will do
Source and identify candidates across Europe and India using Join.com and other job platforms
Screen resumes and shortlist profiles based on role requirements
Conduct initial screening calls with candidates and write structured evaluation notes
Manage candidate communication: outreach, follow-ups, and scheduling
Coordinate interview scheduling directly with the founder
Maintain an accurate candidate tracker and keep pipeline status up to date
Support job posting creation and distribution across platforms
Assist with employer branding and outreach efforts
Requirements
We are looking for someone who is eager to gain practical experience in recruiting and HR within a fast-moving startup environment. You should have strong English communication skills and a genuine interest in recruitment, HR, or startup operations. Being organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting is key, along with a basic familiarity with LinkedIn or other job boards.
You are comfortable with an unpaid internship, part time in EU time zones.
Mandatory and voluntary internships are both welcome.
Program Details:
Type: Unpaid Internship (for practical experience or mandatory internship)
Duration: Minimum 3 months
Commitment: Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week
Location: Remote
Application Note: Please include a cover letter outlining your motivation and availability.
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Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the HR and Recruiting Intern — Startup Hiring Experience (Unpaid, Remote) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at IndieKidz GmbH?
  3. Which of Human Resources, Remote Collaboration and Sales have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Human Resources, Remote Collaboration and Sales.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the HR and Recruiting Intern — Startup Hiring Experience (Unpaid, Remote) role because I can bring practical experience in Human Resources, Remote Collaboration and Sales, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes IndieKidz GmbH needs from this hire.

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