Intern - Human Resources

Role summary

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This internship is suited to an undergraduate or recent graduate studying human resources, business management, or a related field. The candidate is expected to support recruitment, employee records, interview coordination, onboarding, HR reporting, and general administrative work. Strong communication, organization, confidentiality, and attention to detail are important. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, would be useful. The successful intern should be willing to learn, work collaboratively, manage routine tasks accurately, and demonstrate a professional attitude when dealing with employees and candidates.

About the employer

MAS Holdings is one of South Asia’s leading apparel and design-to-delivery companies, headquartered in Sri Lanka. The group works with many internationally recognized fashion and sportswear brands and has operations across apparel manufacturing, product development, supply chain, technology, and related services. MAS is known for innovation, ethical manufacturing, sustainability, and investment in employee development. Its businesses operate in several countries and employ a large, diverse workforce across factories, offices, and specialist facilities. The company provides opportunities in areas such as human resources, engineering, production, quality, merchandising, finance, technology, and supply chain management. An internship with MAS can offer practical exposure to structured corporate processes, workplace culture, talent management, and the operational environment of a global apparel organization.

Working in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka offers opportunities in apparel and manufacturing, IT and business services, tourism, finance, logistics, healthcare, education, and professional services. Colombo is the main commercial hub, while cities such as Kandy, Galle, Katunayake, and Kurunegala also provide employment. The country has a warm tropical climate, diverse communities, strong family values, and a culture influenced by Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, and Christian traditions. Living costs are generally lower than in many international business centers, although Colombo is more expensive than regional towns. Public transport is affordable, but traffic can be challenging. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate employment or residence visa arranged with employer support; tourist visas do not permit employment. Interns should confirm sponsorship, accommodation, insurance, and work authorization before relocating. English is widely used in business, while Sinhala and Tamil are the main local languages.