Who We Are

Human Appeal is a global non-profit humanitarian and development organisation. We deliver life-saving emergency assistance such as food, medical aid, and disaster relief. At the same time, we run sustainable, community-led programmes in healthcare, education, and livelihoods to build resilience and self-reliance. Our experienced local teams work in vulnerable, hard-to-reach areas. Guided by a vision of a just, caring, and sustainable world, our mission is to save lives, alleviate poverty, and empower communities in line with the core humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.

Position Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Global HR Intern position within the Global People & Culture department based at HQ.

This is a fast-paced role within a dynamic HR team, which will require a high level of initiative, proactiveness and strong multi-tasking skills. You will be responsible for providing generalist HR support to HR Department in all areas of HR as well as being proficient with standard IT systems and the English language.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide generalist support for the entire recruitment cycle including but not limited to; interview bookings, JD/JP drafting, advertisements, longlisting, and coordination with managers or candidates, reference checks, etc.
• Support HR L&D initiatives including orientations, trainings, workshops etc.
• Ensure proper HR file documentation and file management to audit standards.
• Conducting HR quality checks via routine spot checks and maintain HR trackers.
• Compiling HR exec summaries or reports.
• Undertaking research projects and supporting HR project implementation when requested.

Note: The employee’s duties are not limited to the above-mentioned responsibilities; he/she may perform other tasks as needed.

Candidate essential criteria

• Education: Relevant university degree preferably specialization in HR.
• Experience: At least 6 months experience, preferably in an HR generalist role.
• Languages: Written and verbal command on English is required.
• Prior experience of business administration and working with IT systems such as Office 365, TEAMs etc.
• Computer literate and experienced with MS Office Suite.
• Be approachable, and flexible, have a good eye for detail and be ready to work in a busy and varied role. You will also recognise that good HR practice can make a real difference to HA’s success.
• Passionate and knowledgeable about HR and the international development sector.

Desirable Criteria

• Additional languages (e.g. Arabic, French, Urdu) are desirable.