Human Resources Assistant Intern

Corporate HR is a busy department which looks after the HR needs of staff worldwide. There are several teams within the department, such as Operational HR, Pay and Benefits, Learning and Development, HR Policy, HR Systems, Recruitment & Resourcing. We are looking for a volunteer to work with the HR team dealing with Policy and Recruitment & Resourcing, but also with other teams, according to need and individual interest.

Frequency: Minimum of 20 hours per week, days and times are flexible (within office hours).

Duration: 4-6 months.

• Managing Oxfam Jobs' social media presence on Twitter and Linked-In.
• Carrying out research tasks using the internet and liaison with other divisional HR teams, e.g. changes to employee benefits, HR policy reviews, writing guidelines for managers.
• Working closely with teams in human resources, for example on recruitment/resourcing queries; preparation of contracts; advertising vacancies.
• Other project work as required. Eg
  • Analysis of staff surveys (pay, workplace nursery)
  • Updating staff handbooks, induction guides.
  • General administrative support to the HR policy team and the wider Corporate HR team.

• Excellent written and verbal English language skills.
• Confident in use of Microsoft Office and internet.
• Sound administrative skills including good attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and to support others in their work.
• Ability to deal professionally with highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Interest in Human Resources is essential, but experience in HR would be an advantage.
• Interest in and willingness to learn about social media concepts.
• French, Spanish or Portuguese language skills an advantage but not essential.

• Human Resources general knowledge and experience.
• Experience of managing project work.
• Insight into Oxfam GB Human Resources policies and procedures and UK employment law.
• Opportunity to work with different HR teams, gaining experience in diverse parts of HR, an insight into Oxfam and networking opportunities across the organisation.
• Opportunity to work for a leading international NGO (Non-Government Organisation).
• Opportunity to take part in Oxfam activities, eg lunch time talks on Oxfam's work throughout the world.
• From time to time there are opportunities to be involved with other teams within Oxfam.

Janet Holland  

Email: jholland@oxfam.org.uk

Please complete  Internship Application Form and return it to the email address above.

 5^th April 2013

 18^th April 2013

ASAP after the interview