Intern Talent Acquisition

Role summary

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This internship supports Grab’s Talent Acquisition team in Indonesia with candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, recruitment administration, and employer-branding activities. Applicants are generally expected to be current university students or recent graduates, preferably studying human resources, psychology, business, communications, or a related field. Strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and confidence using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace are important. The ideal candidate is proactive, eager to learn, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and able to manage confidential information. Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and working proficiency in English may be expected, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates.

About the employer

Grab is a Southeast Asian technology company offering ride-hailing, food delivery, parcel delivery, digital payments, financial services, and other everyday services through one integrated platform. Founded in Malaysia and headquartered in Singapore, Grab operates across several countries, including Indonesia, where it has a substantial presence in major cities. Its platform connects consumers, driver-partners, merchant-partners, and businesses. Grab promotes a mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by creating economic opportunities and improving access to convenient digital services. The company is known for its fast-moving, technology-focused environment and emphasis on teamwork, customer impact, responsible growth, and local market understanding. An internship with Grab can provide exposure to regional operations, modern recruitment practices, employer branding, and collaboration across diverse teams.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia is an archipelago with varied opportunities across its main islands. Java, especially Jakarta, offers the widest range of technology, finance, logistics, startup, and corporate jobs; living costs and commuting can be high. Bali has strong opportunities in tourism, hospitality, digital work, and creative industries, while Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi offer roles in energy, agriculture, mining, logistics, and regional services. Indonesian culture values politeness, community, respect for hierarchy, and religious diversity. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to quieter coastal and island communities, with affordable food and extensive public transport in larger cities. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate work visa or limited-stay permit sponsored by an employer; internships require checking current immigration rules and whether the host organization can sponsor the placement. Plan for health insurance, housing, transportation, and local registration before relocating.