HR Administration Assistant Intern, Editorial - London, United Kingdom - Financial Times

Financial Times
Financial Times
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1 month ago

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The role
The position of HR Administration Assistant Intern is based in the FT's Editorial department. The role is part of a small team providing administrative support for journalists and the management team.

We are looking for a personable and motivated intern to support the team in day-to-day administrative tasks, activities and global HR initiatives.

This is a three month internship and is paid the London Living Wage. Following a successful review there is the potential for an additional three month extension.


If you are looking to start your career in Human Resources or office administration and build real-world experience with onboarding, payroll and the coordination of HR policies and procedures, this is the internship for you.


Key responsibilities:


  • Support with the onboarding process, collating new starter documentation
  • Completing references for new starters
  • Monthly payroll processing of timesheets using Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel
  • Filing employee documentation
  • Drafting promotion/transfer/salary increase letters
  • Responding to general employee queries
  • Monitoring of probation periods

Is this the role for you?
This position requires you to be comfortable with these essential skills:

  • Highly organised and able to prioritise tasks efficiently
  • Good communication skills
  • A team player with a willingness to assist colleagues
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Discretion and ability to keep confidentiality
  • Able to work calmly under pressure and to deadline
  • Professional conduct and the ability to work in a fast paced international office environment

How we work
This internship is for 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Our hybrid setup means staff are expected to come into the office 3 days a week, specifically Tuesday-Thursday.

Our office is located across the street from St. Paul's Cathedral and is easily accessible from all corners of London.

There are the main train terminals such as Liverpool Street, Moorgate, Blackfriars, City Thameslink or Waterloo all situated within walking distance or there are several tube stations within a few mins walk such as Mansion House, St.

Paul's, Bank or Barbican.


Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all.

We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs.


About the Financial Times


Across the FT Group, our people are united by a mission to deliver world-class information, news and services to our global audiences.

Our global, award-winning editorial team represents the gold standard in journalism, seeking depth, originality and balance that differentiates us from the pack and engages our subscribers.

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