At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
The HR Intern will provide day-to-day HR administrative and HRIS support for the EMEA based employees. This role is ideal for someone at the early stages of an HR career who is keen to develop strong foundations in HR operations, systems, and data accuracy.
The role offers hands-on exposure to core HR processes, employee lifecycle administration, and HR information systems, while working closely with the UK HR team.
We are looking for someone with a curious nature and has demonstratable experience of applying AI methods to streamline processes.
As part of this role, the HR Intern will play a key part in promoting Cadence’s internal brand along with developing the Cadence culture within our UK sites.
Key Responsibilities
HR Administration
1. Provide administrative support across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, changes, and leavers
2. Prepare and issue standard HR correspondence, including contracts, offer documentation, and confirmation letters
3. Coordinate and distribute new starter welcome communications
4. Maintain accurate employee records, both electronically and (where required) in paper files
5. Support benefits administration and respond to routine employee queries, escalating when appropriate
6. Ensure all HR documentation is processed in line with internal policies and data protection requirements
HRIS (Human Resources Information System)
7. Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee data within the HRIS
8. Support data entry, audits, and regular checks to ensure system accuracy
9. Assist with HRIS reporting by extracting basic data for the HR team
10. Support HRIS-related process improvements and documentation
11. Act as a first point of contact for basic HRIS queries from employees and managers
Policy, Procedures and Processes
12. Support the documentation and updating of HR processes and procedures
13. Assist with maintaining HR policies and intranet content as required
Recruitment
14. Assist HR Representative and Sr Recruiter with recruitment activities when required, including:Circulating CVs to hiring managers and gaining feedbackLiaising with candidates and respond as appropriateArranging interviews
15. Sending out and collecting all required information from New Starters for contracts.
16. Liaise with HR Director, HR Representative and Recruiter to ensure contracts are created in a timely manner.
17. Monitor return of completed contracts and forms and follow up when required.
Training
18. Support relevant internal training programmes, including:
19. Liaising with training providers to set dates for internal training sessions
20. Invite attendees to sessions
21. Arrange meeting rooms, hotel accommodation and taxi transfers where appropriate
22. Send out follow up training surveys to evaluate training sessions, monitor feedback and highlight any issues following feedback
23. Create training list for the Learning Management Systems and ensure this is uploaded.
24. Ensure continuous log of training throughout the year to be available for CSR report in Q1.
Other Duties
25. Provide ad-hoc administrative support to the HR team on projects and initiatives
26. Support the preparation of simple reports, trackers, and logs
27. Assist with updating or creating job descriptions when required
28. Any other ad hoc duties as required
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Essential
29. Studying towards, or recently completed, an HR qualification (e.g. CIPD Level 3 or equivalent)
30. Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources
31. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
32. Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
33. Good written and verbal communication skills
34. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
35. Proactive, reliable, and keen to learn
Desirable
36. Previous administrative experience (in a fast paced envirorment HR or office-based preferred)
37. Interest in HR systems, data, or process improvement
38. Curiosity about how technology or AI can improve administrative processes
Personal Attributes
39. Curious and inquisitive nature
40. Demonstratable Interest in AI pratices
41. Proactive and highly organised with a structured approach to work
42. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
43. Accessible, active, optimistic, out-going, patient and able to build relationships at all levels
44. Committed to accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism
45. Strong communications skills and excellent teamwork spirit
46. Able to establish credibility quickly with customers at all levels
47. Able to empathise with others, shows sensitivity and confidentiality
48. Able to work under pressure and to prioritise workload to ensure deadlines are met
49. Adaptable and open to change
50. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Benefits Include
51. Competitive salary
52. 25 days holiday per year
53. Private Medical and Dental plans, Income Protection and Life Insurance
54. Group Personal Pension Plan
55. The opportunity to work for a Great Place to Work© & Fortune 100 organisation
56. And much more, so do not hesitate to contact us!
Additional Information:
Cadence achieved a ‘Top 15’ ranking in the Great Place to Work awards for medium sized workplaces in the UK in 2022.
Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Be proud and passionate about the work you do. Together, our One Cadence -- One Team culture drives our success.
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