Human Resources Internship
Basildon | Hybrid Working | 2 Year Internship | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Human Resources Intern to join their HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to build a career in HR while gaining exposure to the full employee lifecycle within a supportive and collaborative environment.
You will work closely with experienced HR professionals, supporting a wide range of HR activities including recruitment, onboarding, employee administration, payroll support, training coordination, employee relations and HR projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the HR inbox, responding to employee queries and providing general HR administration.
- Support the full recruitment process, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, preparing offers and onboarding new starters.
- Prepare employment documentation, complete right-to-work and reference checks, and maintain accurate employee records throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Support payroll administration, including expense processing and employee data updates.
- Carry out HR compliance checks, audits and reporting, including driving licence, visa and employee record audits.
- Coordinate employee training and maintain learning and development records.
- Support compensation, benefits and employee recognition initiatives.
- Assist with the administration of the company fleet, including pool vehicles, fuel cards and vehicle trackers.
- Support Employee Relations activities through minute taking, investigations and preparing correspondence as experience develops.
- Assist with HR projects and internal initiatives, including process improvements and company programmes.
- Act as a First Aid Appointed Person and Fire Warden (full training provided).
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.
About You:
- Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a related subject.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Confident using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Positive attitude with a genuine willingness to learn.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
- Customer-focused with a proactive approach.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
- Able to commute to Basildon three days per week.
What's on Offer:
- 2 year structured HR internship.
- Exposure to the full employee lifecycle.
- Comprehensive training and mentoring.
- Hybrid working.
- Opportunity to develop practical HR experience across multiple disciplines.
- Supportive, collaborative team environment.
- Excellent foundation for a long-term career in Human Resources.
Ready to launch your HR career with a hands-on, 2 year internship offering real experience across the full employee lifecycle? Apply today!
Call Julie or Aimee on 01702 464 444 or email your CV to [email protected] or [email protected].
