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People Operations Sri Lanka

Intern - People Operations

AT A GLANCE
Team People Operations
Location Sri Lanka (Colombo)
Type Internship
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About the Role

We are looking for a curious and proactive People Operations Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience across different areas of the employee lifecycle.

As a People Operations Intern at WSO2, you’ll work closely with the People Operations team and get exposure to how HR operates in a global technology company. You’ll contribute to real projects and day-to-day initiatives across areas such as recruitment, employee data and HR systems, people analytics, employee engagement, and HR operations.

This is an opportunity to learn by doing, take ownership of meaningful tasks, and understand how People Operations supports both employees and the business.

What You’ll Learn

During your internship, you’ll gain practical exposure to:

  • Recruitment & Talent Acquisition – Support hiring activities, coordinate interviews, work with recruitment systems, and gain an understanding of the end-to-end hiring process.
  • People Operations – Learn how employee lifecycle processes are managed, from onboarding through various employee changes and HR operations.
  • HR Systems & Data – Work with HR systems and employee data while learning the importance of data accuracy, confidentiality, and process efficiency.
  • People Analytics – Assist with HR reports, dashboards, and data analysis to understand how people data can support business decisions.
  • Employee Engagement – Support initiatives that contribute to employee experience, engagement, and workplace culture
  • HR Projects & Process Improvement – Contribute to People Operations projects, identify opportunities to improve processes, and help implement solutions.
  • HR Automation & Digital Tools – Learn how everyday People Operations processes and simple, repetitive tasks can be automated and streamlined using Google Workspace
  • Working in a Global Technology Company – Gain exposure to how People Operations supports teams and employees across different functions, locations, and stages of the employee lifecycle.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is curious, proactive, organized, and genuinely interested in understanding how people and businesses work together. You should have:

  • Be currently pursuing a degree in any field.
  • A genuine interest in building a career in People Operations / Human Resources.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with data and documentation.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of assigned work.
  • Curiosity and eagerness to learn, ask questions, and explore new ways of doing things.
  • The ability to work collaboratively with different teams and stakeholders.

Diversity Drives Innovation:

We've built our business on a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We believe it's important to foster an environment that values and respects each individual's strengths, perspectives, and ideas. Doing so not only drives innovation; it also ensures that we can create superior experiences for our customers, partners, and employees worldwide. We value the diversity of our team regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran or marital status, and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

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