Job Description

Role Overview

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, timely follow-ups and consistent support on routine HR activities — enabling the HR lead to focus on departmental planning and improvement efforts.

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

Job Requirements

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

What You’ll Gain

• Practical exposure to HR administration within a professional services environment
• Skills in record management, document preparation and HR compliance routines
• Experience supporting HR operations and process coordination
• Insight into how HR improvement and automation initiatives are built behind the scenes

Skills