HR Intern
Job Summary
The HR Intern provides operational and administrative support to the People & Culture function within a legal firm. This role assists with daily HR tasks, document handling, record keeping and coordination work that supports wider HR initiatives. The intern contributes to smoother HR workflow by ensuring accuracy and timely support on routine HR activities.
Responsibilities
- Prepare HR documentation and letters
- Maintain employee files and records
- Support database updates and data entry
- Coordinate internal HR processes
- Assist in scheduling and administrative tasks
Required Skills
- Diploma or Degree in HR/Business/related field
- Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency
- Strong attention to detail
- Confidentiality and professionalism
- Organisational and data management skills
Job Details
### Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing HR letters, memos, forms and basic documentation.
- Maintain employee files, trackers and HR records in an organised and compliant manner.
- Support HR database updates, scanning, filing and digital record housekeeping.
- Assist in collecting, verifying and updating employee information or documents.
- Help coordinate simple internal processes such as distributing notices or gathering signatures.
- Handle basic HR correspondence and routing of enquiries.
- Assist in scheduling, follow-ups and administrative coordination for HR matters.
- Provide day-to-day support on operational tasks assigned by the HR lead.
- Perform routine data entry, formatting, checking and compilation work to support reporting or process development.
- Participate in small improvement initiatives such as digitising files or restructuring HR folders.
### Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Degree in HR, Psychology, Business, Administration or related field.
- Willing to learn operational HR work, organisation methods and compliance practices.
- Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Organised, disciplined and comfortable with routine tasks.
- Proactive and dependable.
- Able to complete assignments with minimal reminders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and basic computer applications.
- A team player with a positive working attitude.