Talent Acquisition & People Intern

As a Talent Acquisition & People Intern at pony, you’ll work closely with Laura, our HR Manager, and help grow the team as pony scales fast.

You’ll be involved in the full recruitment process for around 10 interns and apprentices, from sourcing and interviewing candidates to coordinating the process and onboarding new joiners. You will also help with employer branding initiatives and recruitment events.

You will be part of our 5-person G&A team, giving you a broad view of the company and the opportunity to learn quickly, take responsibility, and get involved in different HR topics.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Write and post clear and engaging job ads to attract high-quality intern and apprentice candidates

• Support LinkedIn sourcing efforts by building search strategies, identifying potential candidates, and crafting personalised outreach messages

• Manage applications across job boards and ensure candidates are properly tracked and followed up throughout the process

• Conduct first-round screening interviews and help assess candidate fit before hiring manager interviews

• Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process (scheduling, communication with candidates, feedback tracking, follow-ups) to ensure a smooth and efficient candidate experience

HR Operations & Onboarding

• Ensure a smooth onboarding experience for interns and apprentices, including preparation, logistics, and coordination of integration moments

• Act as a key point of contact for interns and apprentices on day-to-day HR topics, helping them navigate their experience at pony

Employer Brand & Events

• Drive the preparation and execution of recruitment events such as career fairs and school partnerships (preparation, logistics, on-the-ground support) to strengthen our presence and employer brand

Education: Currently enrolled in a top business school. A strong interest in recruitment or HR is a plus, and a first experience in the field is appreciated

Communication: You communicate clearly and are comfortable working with cross-functional teams, from field staff to management

Rigour & organisation: You can manage multiple tasks at once and stay structured in your work

Curiosity & proactivity: You ask questions, take initiative, and are genuinely eager to learn

Discretion & confidentiality: You handle sensitive information (candidate and employee data) with care and professionalism

Interview Process

• HR Screening with Laura N. : A 30-minute video call to ensure alignment of expectations.

• Culture Fit: A short written exercise (10 minutes) to confirm value alignment.

• Case Study & Manager Interview with Laura N. : A practical exercise to validate technical skills, followed by an interview to present your work and discuss the role in more detail.