Human Resources/Organisational Development Intern
Internship Role Description
Internship Role: Human Resources/Organisational Development Intern
Department: Business Support
Responsible to: Head of Business Support
Time Commitment: 3-5 days per week
Duration: 6 Months
Working within the Business Support department at Arch will provide a thorough overview and working knowledge of Human Resources and Organisational Development in the Voluntary Sector. This opportunity will equip the placement with valuable workplace experience in the Human Resources profession. The position will include involvement in a wide range of activities as well as responsibility for specific projects and initiatives. The Intern position offers outstanding challenges, opportunities and rewards.
The role will provide:
- A background and working knowledge of Human Resources and Organisational Development in the voluntary sector.
- An opportunity to support the Head of Business Support to research, develop and initiate a range of initiatives in HR/OD practices.
- An insight into the Arch recruitment and selection processes, including development of job descriptions/person specifications, recruitment advertising, short listing, interviewing and offer letters and contracts of employment. To create induction packs and organise the induction process for new starters.
- Assist in identifying staff training and development opportunities to enhance business performance.
- Contribution to the review, development and communication of HR policies and procedures.
- To organise and maintain HR systems and employee files.
- An insight to reward and recognition mechanisms.
- The opportunity to work on specific HR projects, such as the development of a company handbook.
Arch will offer you:
- An opportunity to gain valuable Human Resources and Organisational Development work experience, develop new skills and learn how the charity is run.
- Payment of agreed out of pocket expenses such as travel
- Transferable skills such as project management, relationship building and team work.
- The opportunity tol become a full and integral part of the Business Support team being able to draw on the team for advice and guidance.
- Support from your line manager and have regular meetings to discuss progress and personal development needs.
- A full induction into Arch
- Opportunities to find out about the work of other teams in the organisation.
- Training appropriate to the role.
- Access to Arch's internal vacancy list.
- Career development support.
- A certificate and reference on successful completion of the internship
- The satisfaction of knowing you are making a real difference to the work of Arch.
Person Specification
Internship Role: Human Resources and Organisational Development Intern
Department: Business Support
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Criteria/Categories |
Essential |
Desirable |
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Qualifications |
Good level of general education |
Educated to degree level or equivalent in a business management or HR qualification
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Experience/Special Knowledge/Skills |
Excellent oral and written communication skills
An understanding of HR processes and procedures
Excellent attention to detail
Knowledge of the working and operation of a database and excellent IT skills
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Some experience gained within an HR Department
Knowledge of employment related laws and practices
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Personal Qualities/Attributes |
Be able to show initiative and work independently.
Aptitude and desire for a career in HR/OD
A polite and courteous manner with excellent communication
Reliability and the ability to meet agreed deadlines
Good organisation and prioritising skills
A commitment to the organisations vision, values and mission. |
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