12 month paid HR Internship Runcorn, Cheshire About the Role - We're looking to appoint a HR Intern at our UK & Ireland head office location in Runcorn, Cheshire. Our current intern returns to University for final year in September so we'd ideally look for someone to start between July-September. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide support to the wider HR function including Talent Acquisition, Employee Onboarding, Business Partnering/HR Operations, and also Learning & Development. You'll have ownership of key responsibilities, in addition to gaining valuable exposure across the team and immersing yourself in Projects and company-wide HR initiatives. Responsibilities Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Writing adverts and posting vacancies internally and to online Job Boards Reviewing applications received via our applicant tracking system, including conducting initial CV sift and telephone interviews Scheduling interviews and sending out invitations and related material Background screening checks including referencing and DBS via our Experian portal Setting up position and employee profiles in our HR system Workday Compiling offer letters and new contracts of employment Conducting feedback sessions with new employees Business Partnering Providing support around using HR systems and directing managers to relevant policies and procedures Involvement in weekly occupational health meetings Taking notes in Investigations and Formal Hearings Participating in exit interviews Learning and Development Supporting the facilitation of training sessions and the monthly company induction day Updating the e-learning system with employee details Qualifications - Currently completing a degree in HR or another relevant subject and looking to secure a placement year OR due to graduate this year and looking for your first career position. Salary & company benefits - £22,484, Contributory Pension Scheme, Role specific tailored training and development plan, Life Insurance (4 x salary, death in service), 25 days holiday (rises to 27 after 5 years service) and ability to buy/sell holidays, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave, Professional fees paid, Bike to work scheme, Long Service Awards, Employee Assistance Programme, Free onsite parking and subsidised canteen, Blue Light Card, Company funded family days out Equal Opportunity Statement - We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.