Human Resources Internship

Zimmermann; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmermann in New York, United States, invites applications for an HR Intern to support the HR team with administrative tasks, onboarding/offboarding, and recruitment coordination. The role emphasizes strong organization, communication, and discretion in a fast-paced fashion-headquarters environment.

You will gain exposure to a broad range of HR activities, learn systems and processes, and develop professional skills while supporting people initiatives within a leading global fashion brand.

Qualifications

• Current study or recent completion in HR or related field preferred.
• Administrative or customer service experience helps but is not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the HR team across day-to-day activities.
• Assist with maintaining HR documentation, trackers and databases.
• Support recruitment processes including scheduling interviews and candidate communication.
• Assist onboarding and offboarding tasks.
• Support ad hoc HR projects and tasks as needed.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Proactive

Willingness to learn

Team player

Discretion

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

HR-related study

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Human Resources Intern will provide administrative and coordination support to the HR team across a range of people-related activities and processes.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is highly organised, enjoys working with people, and is passionate about developing a career in Human Resources. The successful candidate will be willing to learn, able to pick up new information and processes quickly, and comfortable supporting a fast-paced HR function.

The HR Intern will gain exposure to a broad range of Human Resources activities while providing valuable day-to-day administrative support to the wider team.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Currently studying, or recently completed, a qualification in Human Resources, or relevant field is desirable.
• Previous administrative or customer service experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• A proactive and positive approach to work.
• A willingness to learn and the ability to pick up new processes and information quickly.
• A genuine interest in Human Resources and a passion for working with and supporting people.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Professionalism and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the Human Resources team across a range of day-to-day activities.
• Assist with maintaining and filing HR documentation, trackers and databases.
• Provide administrative support throughout the recruitment process, including scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates.
• Assist with coordinating onboarding and offboarding tasks.
• Support the HR team with ad hoc projects and administrative tasks as required.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, discretion and a high level of attention to detail.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting a Human Resources team within a global fashion head office environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, employee administration and people initiatives.
• The opportunity to develop strong administrative, organisational and communication skills in a professional workplace.
• Practical experience working with HR systems, processes and confidential employee information.
• The opportunity to learn from experienced HR professionals and gain valuable insight into building a career in Human Resources.
• Exposure to the people and culture operations of a leading global fashion brand.