Intern- HR operations
Assist with recruitment related projects in HR.
Overview
Assist with recruitment related projects in HR.
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human resources or currently pursuing Masters in the same field.
- Basic Excel proficiency
- Strong interest in pursuing HR
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of HR documents and other personal information
Intern – HR Operations
About us
WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.
We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.
Our culture:
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Overview for Operations
WRI Operations team supports the crucial front-line work of the organization, they directly interact and work with donors, partners, government agencies, statutory bodies, trustees, vendors, and Consultants in fielding their inquiries, providing support at all the fronts and solving problems. So that the WRI programs can be implemented without any hurdles and the program staff and researchers can develop high quality research documents, plans and implement the programs at the field level.
WRI operations team consists of various functions such as Budget and Finance, Grants and Contracts, Legal Counsel, Human Resource, IT and Facilities management. Each role comes under the purview of operations and each function lead reports to the Director Operations and Director Operations report to the CEO of the Organization.
WRI Operations team strive for operational excellence across all functions starting with the operations, retention and management of WRI’s staff, our most important asset. We manage our endowment, the contributions entrusted to us, and our facilities in ways that are in line with our values and advance our mission. We maintain strict budgetary planning and financial controls to ensure that all contributions are managed in compliance with donors’ wishes.
Job Highlight:
WRI India is seeking a highly motivated HR Intern with a genuine interest in Human Resource Management to support our recruitment related projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting the team with the tasks below including contributing to special projects as assigned. This opportunity will help you to gain valuable experience and skills in HR, while being supported by the team.
What you will do:
- Assisting in auditing HR and creating groundwork for HR analytics by completely automating the Staff documentation.
- Streamlining HR operations for better effectiveness.
- Assisting on HR projects that will require research
- Streamlining the Personal File
- Streamlining the Online Documents
- Validating Master Data with physical documents
- Preparing MIS Reports
What you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human resources or currently pursuing Masters in the same field.
- Basic Excel proficiency
- Strong interest in pursuing HR
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of HR documents and other personal information.
Duration: 3 Months
Location: Mumbai, India
Start date: At the earliest
To Apply:
Only Qualified applicants should apply online at https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/jobs. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered.
List of Documents to be attached:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose. Finalized candidate will be required to take a writing/analytical test.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India
WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.
Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Click Here
Potential interview questions
Can you describe a situation where you had to maintain confidentiality in your previous roles? | This question assesses your understanding of confidentiality in HR. | Provide an example that demonstrates your commitment to confidentiality. |
Describe a time when you faced a challenging problem in a team. How did you handle it? | This question seeks to understand your problem-solving and interpersonal skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
What interests you about pursuing a career in Human Resources? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
How would you prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Can you give an example of a report or analysis you have prepared using Excel? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
What strategies would you use to streamline HR operations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
How do you handle feedback and criticism? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
What techniques do you use to keep yourself organized in your tasks? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |