Human Resources Intern

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About This Role

St Anne's Hospital in Harare is offering an internship opportunity within its Human Resources Department for dedicated individuals seeking practical workplace experience. This attachment is designed for students aiming to build professional skills in human resources, understand workplace policies, and establish a foundation for a human resources career. The selected intern will support the department with day-to-day administrative tasks, recruitment activities, employee onboarding, and record management.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Help with recruitment tasks such as posting job openings, reviewing applications, and setting up interviews
• Participate in the onboarding and orientation processes for newly hired personnel
• Keep employee files and human resources databases updated and accurate
• Help create administrative paperwork, correspondence, and human resources reports
• Gather and check employee details to support payroll processing
• Help coordinate staff training and professional development events
• Track employee attendance, vacation time, and related documentation
• Keep confidential personnel files securely stored and properly organized
• Help plan staff wellness programs and engagement activities
• Answer basic employee questions or route them to the correct staff member
• Handle general office duties and assist the human resources team as requested

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or a related discipline at an accredited school
• Must need an industrial attachment or internship to fulfill degree requirements
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Good organizational and administrative capabilities
• Strict adherence to confidentiality, professionalism, and high ethical standards
• Capability to collaborate within a team and show eagerness to learn
• High level of focus and capacity to handle several tasks at once

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of human resources concepts and procedures

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