Educational Qualifications
- Academic Standing: Often required to be in the final year of studies, depending on the academic requirement for internship credits.
Technical Skills
- MS Office Suite: Strong working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and particularly Excel for creating spreadsheets, reports, and tracking data.
- HR Software: Basic familiarity or a high aptitude to learn Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
- Job Platforms: Familiarity with sourcing candidates through platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, or similar local job boards.
Core Competencies & Soft Skills
- Confidentiality: The highest level of integrity when handling sensitive employee and company data.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for dealing with candidates and employees across all organizational levels.
- Organizational Skills: Attention to detail, ability to multitask, and strong time-management capabilities.
- Interpersonal Skills: Empathy, patience, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Basic Knowledge
- Labor Laws: A foundational understanding of local labor laws, employment standards, and compliance practices is highly advantageous.