HR & Operations Trainee

About Edversity

Edversity is an EdTech company operating under the Rapidev Group of Companies, headquartered at the National Science & Technology Park (NSTP), NUST, Islamabad. We build technology-driven learning solutions that help people gain practical, job-ready skills, and we are growing our team to support that mission.

Role Summary

We are looking for a motivated HR & Operations Trainee to learn and support the full employee lifecycle and day-to-day office operations at Edversity. The trainee will get end-to-end exposure to both HR and operations, working directly with the Manager HR.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Recruitment & hiring: Post job ads, screen CVs, shortlist candidates, schedule interviews, coordinate with hiring managers, and send offer letters.
• Onboarding & offboarding: Prepare joining documents, employment contracts and ID/email setup; conduct orientation; manage exit formalities, clearance and experience letters.
• Employee records & HRIS: Maintain accurate personnel files, contracts and the employee database; keep documentation audit-ready.
• Attendance & leave: Track daily attendance, leaves and overtime; prepare monthly attendance reports for payroll.
• Payroll support: Compile attendance, deductions and allowances data; coordinate salary processing with Finance.
• Policies & compliance: Help draft, update and communicate HR policies; ensure adherence to company policies and applicable labour laws (EOBI, social security, etc.).
• Performance management: Support probation reviews, appraisal cycles and increment documentation.
• Employee engagement: Plan events, celebrations and internal communications; handle employee queries and grievances at first level.
• Training & development: Coordinate trainings, track attendance and maintain training records.

Operations & Administration

• Office management: Oversee day-to-day office operations, seating, facilities, cleanliness and maintenance.
• Procurement & inventory: Request quotations, place orders for supplies, and maintain an asset and inventory register.
• Vendor coordination: Liaise with vendors, service providers and NSTP/NUST administration.
• Company assets: Issue and recover laptops, ID cards and other assets; maintain asset handover records.
• Petty cash & expenses: Manage petty cash, track operational expenses and submit reconciled records.
• Logistics & events: Arrange travel, meetings, visitor management and logistics for company programs and events.
• Reporting: Prepare weekly HR and operations reports and dashboards for management.
• Process improvement: Document SOPs and suggest improvements to HR and admin workflows.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HRM, Business Administration, Management Sciences or a related field (fresh graduates encouraged to apply).
• 0–1 year of experience; HR or admin internships are a plus.
• Basic understanding of HR functions and Pakistani labour laws.
• Proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace, especially Excel/Sheets.
• Willingness to work fully on-site, 6 days a week, in Islamabad.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication in English and Urdu
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks
• Discretion in handling confidential employee information
• Ownership, punctuality and a professional attitude
• Problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn
• Good interpersonal skills and a team-player approach

What We Offer

• Structured 3-month traineeship with hands-on, end-to-end HR & operations exposure
• Confirmed path to a full-time HR & Operations Associate role on successful completion
• Mentorship directly from the Manager HR
• Professional work environment at NSTP, NUST, Islamabad
• Stipend during traineeship; competitive salary and benefits as an Associate.