Human Resource Intern at Reeds Africa Consult

The HR Intern will support the Human Resources department with day-to-day HR administrative and operational tasks, with a strong focus on attendance tracking, data entry, and employee records management. This role is ideal for fresh graduates or candidates with up to 6 months’ HR experience looking to gain hands-on exposure in a fast-paced operational and project-based work environment.

Job Description

• Attendance & Workforce Data Management
• Capture and update daily attendance records for site, sales, and support staff
• Track working hours, overtime, leave, and absences accurately
• Prepare attendance summaries and reports for payroll processing
• Follow up with supervisors on missing or inconsistent attendance data
• HR Data Entry & Records Management
• Enter and update employee information in HR systems and trackers
• Maintain accurate and well-organized personnel files (physical and digital)
• File contracts, IDs, academic certificates, and statutory documents
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of employee information
• Recruitment & Onboarding Support
• Assist with shortlisting CVs and scheduling interviews
• Prepare onboarding documentation for new hires
• Support employee induction processes, including attendance on first day
• Update recruitment trackers and employee master lists
• Payroll & HR Administration Support
• Assist in compiling HR data required for payroll
• Support preparation of HR reports (headcount, attendance, leave)
• Assist with preparation of HR letters (confirmation, warning, leave approvals)
• Employee Relations & HR Operations
• Support HR team in handling basic employee queries
• Assist in communicating HR policies and procedures to staff
• Liaise with supervisors on attendance and HR-related follow-ups
• Compliance, Safety & General Support
• Assist in coordinating medical tests, site inductions, and safety documentation
• Support HR during audits, inspections, and compliance checks
• Perform any other HR-related duties assigned by the HR Manager

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Fresh graduates or up to 6 months’ HR experience encouraged to apply
• Exposure to an operational, construction, manufacturing, or project-based environment is an added advantage