HR Intern

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 39,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Mentorship and guidance

Hands-on HR experience in remote work

Exposure to modern HR technologies

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a forward-thinking digital solutions provider to offer a remote HR Intern role. You will support recruitment administration, onboarding, data entry, and general HR tasks from a virtual team, gaining hands-on experience in a remote-first environment.

You should be highly organized and proactive, with a desire to learn HR operations. The role includes documenting processes, preparing reports, organising virtual events, and maintaining HR records under experienced

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree in HR, Business Admin or Psychology.
• Foundational HR knowledge is beneficial but not required.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills for remote work.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication for virtual interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment administration: posting openings and scheduling interviews.
• Support onboarding and offboarding, ensuring documentation is complete.
• Maintain employee records in the HRIS.
• Assist in preparing HR reports and presentations.
• Respond to basic employee inquiries via email or chat.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Self-motivation

Independent work

Proactiveness

Education

Relevant degree (HR, Business Admin, Psychology)

Tools

Slack

Zoom

Google Workspace

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking digital solutions provider operating remotely, is looking for an enthusiastic HR Intern to join their virtual HR team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a remote-first HR environment. The HR Intern will support the HR team with various tasks, including recruitment administration, onboarding processes, data entry, and general HR support, all while working remotely. The ideal candidate is a highly organised, proactive individual with a strong desire to learn about Human Resources and experience working in a virtual setting. You will have the chance to contribute to our growing organisation and develop essential HR skills under the guidance of experienced professionals. This role is perfect for someone eager to kick-start their HR career and understand the nuances of HR operations in a modern, digital workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the administrative aspects of the recruitment process, such as posting job openings and scheduling interviews.
• Support the onboarding and offboarding of employees, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HR information system.
• Help with the preparation of HR reports and presentations.
• Respond to basic employee inquiries via email or internal communication platforms.
• Assist in organising virtual HR events, training sessions, or team-building activities.
• Contribute to the upkeep of HR policies and procedures documentation.
• Support the HR team with ad-hoc projects as required.
• Ensure confidentiality of all employee and company information.
• Learn and apply HR best practices in a remote work context.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant degree program (e.g., Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology).
• A foundational understanding of HR principles is beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, crucial for remote work.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good written and verbal communication skills, adapted for virtual interactions.
• Ability to work independently, manage tasks efficiently, and meet deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude.
• Familiarity with virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace) is an advantage.

Benefits

• Monthly stipend.
• Valuable hands-on HR experience in a remote setting.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced remote HR professionals.
• Exposure to modern HR technologies and practices.
• Networking opportunities within a virtual organisation.
• Gain foundational HR skills applicable to future roles.