People Generalist Intern

At Kantox, we're seeking a dynamic People Generalist Intern (6 months internship minimum)to join our stellar People Team and contribute to our mission of bringing top business and tech talent to Kantox 🚀 If you're eager to grow and start your career in an innovative FinTech environment, this role is perfect for you.

About the team

The People team is a very dynamic and energetic team. Our mission is to build strong, trusting relationships and promote a collaborative environment.

We are curious, data-driven and come from different walks of life - we work hard, celebrate wins and take learnings from every situation.

From People Operations to Talent Acquisition, and Talent Development, we navigate the whole employee journey. Together, we thrive on challenges, constantly pushing boundaries and thinking outside the box.

Our mission as a team is to make sure that we stay on top of the needs of all teams while being innovative in what we do. We like to squeeze our brains to embrace the Kantox brand and we keep bringing it to the next level. 

Meet the team

• Tamara Lora, Chief People Officer
• Alvaro Torres, Talent Development Manager
• Pénélope Boumier, Talent Acquisition Lead
• Gemma Brito, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
• Giuseppe Cinquepalmi, Talent Acquisition Partner
• Ricardo Arenas, People Operations Manager
• Laia Iñiguez, People Operations Specialist
• Irene Perez, People Business Partner Manager
• Patrycja Pypczyński, People Business Partner

Your own mission within Kantox

As our People Generalist Intern at Kantox, you'll be at the heart of our People Team, gaining hands-on experience across a wide spectrum of People functions. Your mission will be to support and enhance the employee lifecycle, contribute to impactful People projects, and help us cultivate our unique Kantox culture. 

You'll support projects and tasks from People Operations, Talent Acquisition and Talent Development, ensuring efficiency and, above all, having a great experience! 

If you are thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments where every day brings new challenges and learning opportunities 💡- Kantox is the place for you.

Reporting to Alvaro Torres, our Talent Development Manager, your responsibilities will be hands-on and varied, including:

Talent Development:

• Training Coordination: Assist in the logistics for internal and external training sessions.
• Learning Systems Support: Maintain records of learning activities, tracking participation, and potentially helping with the administration of our learning platforms.
• Feedback Collection: Support the process of collecting and organizing feedback from training participants.

Talent Acquisition:

• Scheduling Master: Efficiently coordinate interview schedules with candidates and our internal interviewers using modern tools, ensuring a seamless experience for everyone.
• ATS & Candidate Communication: Maintain our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) with precision, manage candidate communication flow, and ensure all information is up-to-date.
• Sourcing Support: Assist in posting job opportunities on various platforms and potentially support the team with initial candidate identification for diverse roles.

People Operations:

• Documentation & Administration: Assist in preparing HR-related documents and correspondence under guidance.
• Onboarding & Offboarding Logistics: Actively support the administrative side of onboarding new employees and offboarding leavers, ensuring all processes are followed smoothly.

Who You Are:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Genuinely excited to gain hands-on experience across Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, and People Operations within a challenging, fast-moving tech environment.
• Excellent at time management, with a proven ability to juggle multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Highly well-organised and detail-oriented, even when working autonomously.
• Tech-savvy and enthusiastic about using social media, online tools, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HR Information Systems (HRIS), and other People-related technologies.
• A proactive learner, eager to understand processes and contribute to their improvement.
• Fluent in English - a must-have
• Fluent in Spanish - nice to have
• A collaborative team player with strong communication skills and a can-do attitude

Our culture:

• An environment of innovation, accountability, and constructive feedback
• A diverse and multicultural team of over 40 different nationalities
• Grow your role and build your career with our learning and development opportunities. 
• A collaborative and inclusive culture of sharing and teamwork. Build connections for life.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours so you can work when and where you feel best
• Some testimonials: “The culture and the people at Kantox make me want to recommend Kantox as a place to work. There is a good balance between learning and growing and support from fellow team members. I feel like the people are very welcoming and make Kantox an easy place to feel at home."

What we offer

• Flexible working hours with an intensive Friday schedule
• Work from home on Friday 
• Gym discounts and free sport activities
• Regular cross-team lunches
• Fresh fruit and unlimited coffee
• Beautiful office with incredible 360-degree views of Barcelona

About Kantox

Kantox is a leading fintech company developing sophisticated Currency Management Automation software solutions that help companies to automate their foreign exchange processes and leverage currencies for growth.

We are a 240-person strong team, split between London and Barcelona. So far, we’ve raised over €30 million and became profitable in 2018. Thanks to our clients, we continue to grow at a fast pace. Clients in 75 countries have already exchanged more than USD $18 billion with us!

As of July 2023, Kantox is a BNP Paribas company. Kantox will continue to operate as an independent company, now with the experience and market power of BNP Paribas behind it.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Kantox is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion both in our hiring practices and in our experiences as a Kantox employee.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage all applicants regardless of race, religion, or belief (if any), colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, age, marital and civil partnership status, or disability status.