Human Resources Intern

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.

New Balance is offering a 1 year paid internship to an undergraduate student, currently in their penultimate year of study, with a desire to follow a career in HR. Training and support will be given and you will gain a broad knowledge of a European HR department & global business.

This placement opportunity will start on Monday 3rd July 2023 and will be based in the Head Office (Warrington) full time.

Deadline to apply - 22nd February 2023.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Follow employee lifecycle:
  • New starter process including creating contracts, ensuring the correct right to work checks, reference checks and conducting inductions
  • Change process
  • Leaver process
• HR system: Workday
  • Add new starters and leavers to the system following the correct processes
  • Advertise vacancies, collate applications, set up interviews and support the team in recruiting new roles
  • Running reports as needed including ad hoc checks to ensure the accurate data
• Keep an up to date record of all sickness absences in line with policy and ensure the relevant return to work paperwork is completed
• Coordinate EMEA recognition programmes
• Monitor shared inboxes and respond to queries in a timely manner
• Keep employee files/e-files up to date
• Provide administrative support to the EMEA HR function
• Involvement in an associate led committee
• Involved in relevant HR Projects

KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Studying towards a Bachelors degree in a relevant subject, for example HR or Business
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• System literate
• Results driven - follows through to conclusion on all projects/commitments
• Ability to use initiative and work independently
• Team player
• Continuous Improvement mindset

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.