HR Intern

**Context**

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Canada.

**Objectives of the assignment**

With this internship assignment, the Human Resources team hopes to achieve 3 main objectives below, listed in order of priority:

- **Objective 1**: The intern will be involved with initiating the administrative processes required for effective onboarding of new staff, to ensure a seamless process organization wide, this will include: managing onboarding request, BambooHR new hire packet activation, follow through on onboarding schedules with Line Managers, Scheduling of Global HR Onboarding sessions and communicate new staff information to T&D Advisor.
- **Objective 2**:Provide administrative support for organization-wide Learning & Development framework as well as programs in line with identified knowledge gaps. The intern will actively handle the various administrative processes required for effective learning sessions, not limited to liaison with Interpreters and the necessary follow ups for translation of HR content to be communicated within the organization.
- **Objective 3**: Provide support to other HR projects and activities, not limited to Cuso Values exercise, Long Service Awards, Engagement surveys & HR content for Cuso Newsletter through collaboration with members of the HR team to ensure a seamless process.

**Deliverables**
- **Objective 1**:
- Effective and seamless onboarding process across all Cuso International program offices
- Timely follow up on 30-day & 90-day check-ins, and upload of relevant documentation in employee folders
- **Objective 2**:
- Ensure a database of topics for Learning sessions
- Update L&D Tracker periodically
- Assist with follow up on actions from each learning session.
- **Objective 3**:
- Provide support with Cuso Values session as well as key projects that require priority
- Assist with creating content for Cuso Newsletter around Employee Wellbeing

**Methodology**

The intern will support the HR Advisor Values and Talent Management in the administrative part of the Talent Management function. The HR Advisor, Values & TM will ensure access to relevant information for the work to be performed adequately. When the intern needs to meet other individuals in the organization in order to perform the tasks, the HR Advisors will facilitate such meetings.

The intern will not request any external services on behalf of Cuso International. When a lawyer needs to be consulted or if any other expenses are needed, the intern will request the assistance of one of the members of the HR team.

**Timeline**

**Requirements**:

- Previous HR experience
- Have completed a Human Resources program at bachelor or graduate level within the last 6 months.
- Be completely fluent in English (excellent writing and speaking skills)
- Be in good standing academically (current GPA may be requested)
- Be organized and have good attention to detail and follow through skills

Desirable qualifications:

- Knowledge of French and/or Spanish will be an asset

**Confirmation of assignment**

Upon completing this assignment, the intern will be entitled to a letter validating his/her experience with Cuso International. The HR Team will also be pleased to complete any additional documentation required by the academic institution.

**Other considerations**

At the discretion of the Head, Global HR and to accommodate scheduling needs and time constraints, the intern may be deployed to other tasks outside of this framework.

**How to apply