Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Traineeship

Deadline for application: 6 December 2024

We are looking for a trainee to help implement HR, diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives and support several others, mostly related to learning and development and health and wellbeing, as part of the Human Resources (HR) & Organisation division.

The selected candidate will report to the Head of HR & Organisation and will work in close collaboration with the office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

KEY ACTIVITIES

• Actively contribute to the development and implementation of D&I initiatives, as well as various HR projects and initiatives.
• Regularly liaise with staff to prepare and post news articles related to D&I and HR topics on the ESM intranet.
• Support and collaborate with staff-led groups to promote collective and individual health and well-being initiatives.
• Help organise internal meetings and events related to D&I and other HR initiatives.
• Help with the planning and administration of induction and training sessions as part of the HR team’s daily learning and development activities.
• Support the preparation of presentations, notes, and other documentation related to D&I and HR more generally.
• Research HR, D&I, and learning development best practices and trends.

KEY BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE

• A candidate (or recent graduate within one year of graduation) for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the field of psychology, business administration, communications, HR, or another discipline related to the content of the traineeship
• Prior experience in an international and multicultural environment would be an asset
• Strong interest in D&I and HR practices
• IT literate – proficient user of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with capabilities in using Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint Online beneficial
• Excellent oral and written English skills

APPLICATION PROCESS AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Deadline for application: 6 December 2024
• Expected start date: January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter
• Duration: six months, renewable
• Competitive traineeship allowance granted

Note: Please make sure your availability clearly appears in your cover letter.

All of our current vacancies are available on our website ESM Vacancies Careers

The ESM aims to provide equal opportunity to all candidates irrespective of their gender, nationality, age, race, culture, education, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or disability. To further enhance the diversity of our workforce, we particularly encourage women to apply.