Workplace Experience Student: People

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

As a Workplace Experience Student within the People Team, you will gain exposure to various HR disciplines while providing administrative and coordination support to the team.

NB: This is a Fixed Term Contract opportunity

What You Will Do

• Providing administrative support across different HR functions, including Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Employee Relations, Rewards, HR Operations, and People Business Partnering.
• Assisting with the coordination of HR programmes, projects, meetings, training sessions, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Communicating with employees, candidates, and stakeholders regarding HR-related activities, processes, and deadlines.
• Scheduling interviews, meetings, workshops, training sessions, and other HR events.
• Sending invitations, tracking attendance, and maintaining accurate records for HR activities and programmes.
• Preparing and maintaining HR documentation, reports, trackers, and employee records.
• Supporting the onboarding and offboarding process, ensuring all required documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Assisting with employee engagement, wellness, learning, and recognition initiatives.
• Following up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of HR-related actions and requests.
• Communicating process updates, policy changes, system enhancements, and other relevant HR information to stakeholders.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of HR processes, systems, and administrative services.
• Performing general HR administration and providing support to the wider People team as required.

What You Will Bring to the Table

Key Attributes & Competencies

• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong administrative and coordination abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Completed or recently completed Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Organisation Psychology (IOP), or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong interest in Human Resources and a desire to build a career in the People function.
• Previous internship, vacation work, or exposure to HR administration will be advantageous.

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.