HR Traineeship AT British Embassy

HR Traineeship

Corporate Services Benelux (CSB) provides a range of management services to the 3 British Missions in Brussels and the Benelux region.

This traineeship is an opportunity to gain experience in the CSB Human Resources team in a diverse work area that covers all aspects of Human Resources.
The duration of the unpaid internship is based on operational need for those that fulfil the criteria for unpaid traineeship and the availability of the trainee with a minimum duration of two months. Trainees are responsible for their own accommodation. We require third party liability insurance which is often supplied by the Academic Institution when applicable to cover the trainee in the event they are injured on the premises or damage property. We also require proof of medical coverage for the period of traineeship. Periods of traineeship are subject to security clearance.

Human Resources

Scope of Traineeship

• General administrative experience including: supporting the Human Resources Assistant in daily duties; supporting the Performance Management process ; electronic filing; diary & inbox management; and recruitment. Writing letters, documents, telegrams and e-mails. Dealing with and replying to enquiries.
• Collating and preparing a monthly bulletin to all staff;
• Handling HR documents, respecting guidelines and protocol;
• Arranging appointments and meetings;
• Filing and maintenance of filing system (including updating and weeding files);
• Accessing documents on databases and extranets;
• Updating contact details in the databases;
• Requisition of stationery;
• Processing forms and documents;
• Attending meetings and taking notes;
• Researching articles relating to Belgian and International law employment law.

Skills and Experience you will gain:

• Organisation skills; ability to plan and prioritise tasks.
• Experience of working in a team.
• Interview and recruitment skills.
• Ability to solve problems and pay attention to detail.
• Maintaining privacy and discretion due to the nature of HR work.
• People skills.
• Good IT skills with sound working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience of working in an office environment and using office equipment (fax, photocopier, shredder, laminator).
• Experience in an English speaking work environment and International work environment.
• Various training opportunities, tailored to individual need.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Belgium and a minimum of 18 years.
Only applicants called for interview will be contacted.

The closing date for applications is 26 February 2014. Applications should be sent with full C.V. and covering letter including a supporting statement setting out the experience you wish to obtain and how this will benefit your development to the attention of the Recruitment Officer, Corporate Services Benelux; (brussels.recruitement@fco.gov.uk).

The British Missions in Brussels are an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or physical disability. We aim to reflect the diversity of society.