HR Intern—Talent Acquisition Focus—Bilingual Required (Mandarin&English)
XtalPi Inc.
Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented HR Intern to join our North American HR team. This role will primarily support our recruitment life cycle, helping us identify and engage top-tier talent in the biotechnology and technology sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in high-growth executive search and global HR operations.
Job description
Position Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented HR Intern to join our North American HR team. This role will primarily support our recruitment life cycle, helping us identify and engage top-tier talent in the biotechnology and technology sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in high-growth executive search and global HR operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Sourcing & Research: Assist recruiters in identifying potential candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Job Boards, and niche professional networks.
- Interview Coordination: Schedule high-volume interviews across multiple time zones, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers.
- Candidate Engagement: Conduct initial resume screenings and outreach to passive candidates to gauge interest and qualification.
- ATS Management: Maintain and update our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to ensure data integrity and compliance.
- Employer Branding: Assist in creating content for social media (LinkedIn/WeChat) to promote our company culture and open roles.
- Administrative Support: Help with background check initiations, offer letter preparation, and onboarding logistics for new hires.
Qualifications
Education: Current student (Junior/Senior) or recent graduate in HR, Psychology, Business, or a related field.
- Recruitment Tools: Familiarity with Recruitment tools and AI agents
- Compliance: Basic understanding of U.S. employment laws (EEO, Massachusetts-specific labor regulations) and data privacy standards.
- Bilingual Capability: Native or professional fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Mandarin is a significant advantage for global coordination.
- Communication: Ability to communicate with "warmth and professionalism," maintaining a high standard of candidate care even during rejections.
- Detail-Oriented: Exceptional organizational skills with a "zero-error" mindset when handling offer letters and sensitive documentation.
- Adaptability: A proactive "can-do" attitude with the ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Discretion: Proven ability to handle confidential information with the utmost integrity.
Requirements
- Current student (Junior/Senior) or recent graduate in HR, Psychology, Business, or a related field
- Native or professional fluency in English
- Proficiency in Mandarin is a significant advantage
- Familiarity with Recruitment tools and AI agents
- Basic understanding of U.S. employment laws (EEO, Massachusetts-specific labor regulations) and data privacy standards
- Exceptional organizational skills with a zero-error mindset
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
- Proactive can-do attitude and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Company overview
XtalPi Inc. is a pioneering AI-powered drug research and development company founded in 2015 by three physicists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with operations across China and the United States, XtalPi integrates quantum physics, artificial intelligence, high-performance cloud computing, and robotic automation to revolutionize drug discovery and development. The company's proprietary platform combines in silico computational tools with wet lab robotic automation, creating an iterative feedback loop that accelerates the discovery of innovative therapeutics at unprecedented speed and scale. XtalPi provides digital and intelligent R&D solutions not only for the pharmaceutical industry but also for materials science, agricultural technology, energy, and cosmetics sectors. The company went public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX: 2228) in June 2024 and has since expanded through strategic acquisitions, including Liverpool ChiroChem Ltd. XtalPi's technology platforms include PepiX™ for peptide drug design, Kodexia™ for oligonucleotide development, and various AI-driven drug discovery tools, positioning it as a global leader in AI-enabled biotechnology innovation.