PEOPLE & TALENT INTERN

About Joko

Joko helps consumers shop smarter, empowering them to find what they need, make informed decisions, and save money. Founded in Paris, a certified B Corp with over 90 employees across Paris, Barcelona, and New York. More than 6 million users already save money daily at over 10,000 merchants.

People & Talent Intern – Job Description

Our mission is to revolutionize shopping. As a People Team member led by Dedorah (VP People), you’ll help build culture, processes, and tools that make Joko a place people love to work. You’ll work closely with all teams to run a seamless and data‑informed recruiting engine.

What You Will Do

As a People & Talent Intern, your mission is to help us hire smarter and faster while making every candidate interaction feel human.

Talent Acquisition & Data Insights

• Engage in the daily rhythm of hiring operations: crafting job descriptions, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, coordinating feedback, and ensuring a smooth process.
• Maintain the ATS (Ashby) with precision, keeping data clean and reliable, and extract insights to guide better decisions.

Candidate Experience & Employer Branding

• Make every candidate journey memorable and authentic from first outreach to final feedback.
• Strengthen Joko’s employer brand by showcasing our people, values, and ways of working through storytelling, social media initiatives, and creative projects.

Recruitment Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Drive strategy evolution by refining sourcing, identifying fresh channels to attract diverse profiles, and suggesting efficiency improvements.
• Analyze what works and recommend simple, actionable improvements.

Who We’re Looking For

• People‑oriented and value structure and creativity.
• Organized, proactive, detail‑focused, and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.
• Committed to hiring that builds teams and culture, not just filling roles.
• Final‑year intern (end‑of‑studies).
• Currently pursuing a degree at a top business school, social sciences university, or a program with specialization in Human Resources or People Management.

You'll Be a Great Fit If You

• Have strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
• Balance analytical thinking with empathy, reading people well.
• Are curious, resourceful, and unafraid to challenge.
• Want to grow skills in recruitment, HR, and people operations in a high‑growth startup.

Why Join Us

Learn from a passionate team that values collaboration, learning, and ownership. Move fast, test ideas, and continuously improve while having a direct impact on how we attract, hire, and support amazing people.

Our Perks

At Joko, we believe flexibility and trust are essential, reflected in the following:

• Flexible remote work: If you live in Paris you may choose to work from our office or from home with no constraints; elsewhere you can access coworking space and receive a coworking budget.
• Work from anywhere: Work from most countries for up to 3 months per year.
• Top‑market compensation.
• Equity for everyone with an opportunity to own a part of the company.
• Half‑day per week dedicated to leveling up with AI tools.
• Yearly offsite in exciting locations and budget for team‑building events and monthly in‑person gatherings.
• Contribution to ClassPass subscription.
• Eight‑week leave paid 100% for second parent.
• …and much more (check the full list).

Hiring Process

• Intro call: Quick screening with the Hiring Manager or Talent team.
• Step 1 – Team interview (45 min): Conversation with two Joko team members.
• Step 2 – Role‑specific assessments
  • For non‑tech roles: Take‑home case study plus 45‑min interview.
  • For tech roles: Live technical interviews including coding and system design; research internships may include additional review of a research paper.
• Step 3 – Leadership interview (45 min): Conversation with a SteerCo member and a Founder.
• References: Up to 3 calls with former colleagues or managers.
• Optional coffee with team members to get a feel for our culture.

Additional Information

• Contract type: Internship
• Location: Paris