Human Resources Intern

Human Resources Intern

AECO Energy | Lead the Energy Transition in the Philippines

Reports to Senior Human Resources Specialist

Department Human Resources

Functional Support Recruitment | HR Operations | HR Compliance

Work Setup Hybrid | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

THE OPPORTUNITY

Start your HR career with real-world experience - not just classroom theory.

Are you a Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related student looking for an internship where you can gain meaningful, hands-on experience across different areas of HR?

At AECO Energy, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside our HR team and gain practical exposure to recruitment, talent management, HR operations, employee records, audit and compliance preparation, HR systems, and HR projects. This is more than an administrative internship. You will be involved in real HR activities that support a growing regional energy company, while developing the professional, analytical, communication, and organizational skills you need to start your career.

You will receive guidance and supervision from experienced HR professionals while gaining an inside look at how HR supports people, operations, and business growth. If you're curious about HR, enjoy working with people and data, and want to learn by doing, we'd love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Get hands-on exposure to the recruitment process and help us connect with great talent.

• Assist with creating, posting, and maintaining job advertisements.
• Support candidate sourcing and CV/resume screening.
• Help organize and maintain candidate databases and recruitment trackers.
• Coordinate interview schedules and candidate communications.
• Assist with candidate follow-ups and recruitment administration.
• Support recruitment reporting and hiring-status updates.
• Help ensure recruitment records are accurate, complete, and up to date.

HR Operations & Employee Records

Learn how HR operations work behind the scenes and how employee information is managed throughout the employee lifecycle.

• Assist in maintaining accurate employee records in HRP and SharePoint.
• Support onboarding and offboarding documentation and checklists.
• Assist with routine HR administrative processes and employee documentation.
• Support updates and reconciliation of HR data across approved systems and trackers.
• Assist with organizing digital HR files and maintaining proper documentation.
• Support the HR team in ensuring employee records are accurate and properly maintained.

HR Audit & Compliance

Gain practical exposure to HR documentation, compliance, and audit preparation, including support for the HR Audit.

• Assist in organizing and reviewing HR documentation.
• Help maintain audit trackers, evidence folders, and document indexes.
• Assist in checking HR files for completeness and proper documentation.
• Help identify missing or incomplete records for review by the HR team.
• Assist with documentation and follow-up of HR audit requirements.

HR Projects & Daily Operations

Be part of the broader HR team and gain exposure to different HR activities.

• Assist with HR projects and process-improvement initiatives.
• Support employee engagement activities and HR initiatives.
• Assist with HR reports, trackers, presentations, and other documentation.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for HR activities and meetings.
• Assist with other HR assignments appropriate to your level of training and experience.

You'll learn, contribute, and gain exposure to how a professional HR function operates in a growing regional company.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a motivated student who is curious about HR, organized, dependable, and eager to learn.

Your Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in BS Psychology, BS Human Resource Management, BS Business Administration, or a related degree program.
• Required to complete an internship/OJT as part of your academic program.
• Able to complete the required internship hours within the agreed engagement period.
• Good academic standing is preferred but not required.
• Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduating students may be considered depending on their school's internship requirements.
• No extensive work experience is required - attitude, willingness to learn, and reliability matter most.

Your Technical Skills:

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, trackers, and digital documents.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to organize information accurately and systematically.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, or HR systems is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of recruitment or HR processes is an advantage but not required.

You are someone who:

• Learns quickly and is genuinely curious about HR.
• Pays attention to detail and takes pride in accurate work.
• Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through.
• Communicates clearly and is comfortable coordinating with different people.
• Stays organized when managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Handles confidential information responsibly and understands the importance of discretion.
• Asks questions when you need clarification rather than making assumptions.
• Works well with others and contributes positively to the team.
• Looks for better ways to do things rather than simply following a process.
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and growing business environment.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

Your internship at AECO Energy will give you exposure to:

• End-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition
• Candidate sourcing and screening
• Interview coordination and recruitment administration
• HR audit and compliance preparation
• Employee records and HR documentation
• HR systems and digital HR administration
• Onboarding and offboarding processes
• Employee engagement and HR projects
• Professional communication and stakeholder coordination
• Working within a regional business environment

Most importantly, you'll gain practical HR experience that you can take with you into your future career.

ABOUT US

AECO Energy is a Singapore-based technology company with more than 15 years of expertise in the electricity and renewable energy markets. With operations across Singapore, Australia, and the Philippines, we deliver energy solutions, technologies, and renewable energy offerings across the Asia-Pacific region, helping enterprises reduce energy costs and transition to cleaner energy through solutions such as Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and carbon credits.

We are a growing business at the intersection of energy, technology, sustainability, and commercial innovation, with a diverse, cross-functional workforce operating across multiple markets. As an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to gain practical HR experience in a dynamic regional business and see how people, processes, and talent support a growing organization.

Our achievements include:

• 2024 Gold Stevie® Award for Innovation in Energy & Sustainability
• 2024 Tech Startup of the Year – Services Category
• CEO of the Year – Asia CEO Awards 2024

Working Environment

This is a full-time hybrid internship position based in the Philippines, working Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, subject to the agreed internship schedule and academic requirements. The intern will work closely with the Senior HR Specialist and will receive appropriate guidance and supervision throughout the internship. Because the role involves access to employee and company information, the successful candidate must maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and responsible handling of personal and business information.

Remote / Hybrid Work Requirements

As part of the company's remote/hybrid working arrangement, the successful candidate must maintain a suitable home-office environment that supports secure, reliable, and confidential work. You must have:

• A personally owned computer
• Minimum Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 GB RAM.
• Stable internet connection with a minimum speed of 50 Mbps.
• A suitable and secure workspace that allows confidential company and workforce information to be accessed without unauthorized viewing or disclosure.

HOW TO APPLY

If you're an HR student who wants to gain real-world experience, develop practical HR skills, and work with a growing regional energy company, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now and submit your updated résumé through JobStreet. You may also send your application directly to [email protected].

Please indicate your school, degree program and required internship hours in your application. Applications will be assessed based on the candidate's qualifications, learning potential, communication skills, attention to detail, internship requirements, and the business requirements of the role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process.

Thank you for considering an internship with AECO Energy. We appreciate your interest and look forward to learning more about you.

To learn more about AECO Energy, our culture, and our business, please visit www.aecoenergy.ph.