HR and Talent Acquisition Intern at Heifer International

Talent Acquisition Support (40%) 

• Assist in reviewing resumes and shortlisting candidates under guidance.
• Help schedule interviews and send confirmation emails.
• Keep candidate records up to date in recruitment spreadsheets or trackers.
• Support the drafting and posting of job adverts on platforms as directed.
• Observe and support basic outreach activities such as LinkedIn searches.

HR Operations & Employee Engagement (30%) 

• Assist in organising onboarding materials like checklists and welcome emails.
• Help maintain digital personnel files and HR documentation.
• Support in organising and coordination of team engagement activities (e.g., preparing materials for events).
• Attend and observe DEI sessions; support coordination (e.g., booking rooms, sending invites).

Administrative & Coordination Support (20%) 

• Take meeting notes during HR team meetings and share summaries.
• Help with calendar invites and reminders for HR-related activities.
• Update HR folders and assist with organising documents on SharePoint or internal systems.

Other Assigned Tasks (10%) 

• Join team discussions and learning sessions to gain exposure to broader HR functions.
• Provide general admin support across the HR team when needed.

Minimum Requirements 

• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Most Critical Proficiencies 

• 6 months – 1 year of experience, including internships or volunteer work in HR, Talent Acquisition, or related fields.
• Basic understanding of recruitment and HR operations.
• Experience coordinating interviews or events is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for talent acquisition, employee engagement, and HR processes.