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Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.
Job mission
New Balance are offering a one-year paid Internship to a Placement student with a desire to follow a career in HR. Training and support will be given and you will gain a broad knowledge of a European HR department & global business.
This Placement opportunity is for one year with a start date of Monday, 10th June 2024.
Major accountabilities:
- Follow employee lifecycle:
- New starter process including creating contracts, ensuring the correct right to work checks and reference checks
- Change process
- Leaver process
- HR system: Workday
- Add new starters and leavers to the system following the correct processes
- Advertise vacancies, collate applications, set up interviews and support the team in recruiting new roles
- Running reports as needed including ad hoc checks to ensure the accurate data
- Liaise with recruitment agencies to support appointing management into stores
- Keep an up-to-date record of all sickness absences in line with policy and ensure the relevant return to work paperwork is completed
- Coordinate EMEA recognition programmes
- Monitor shared inboxes and respond to queries in a timely manner
- Keep employee files/e-files up to date
- Provide administrative support to the EMEA HR function
- Involvement in an associate led committee
- Involvement in relevant HR Projects
- Support Office Management when required, including but not limited to, coordination of Sample Sales and covering reception.
Requirements for success
- Studying towards a Bachelors degree in a relevant subject, for example HR or Business
- High level of attention to detail
- Excellent organisational skills
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- System literate
- Results driven - follows through to conclusion on all projects/commitments
- Ability to use initiative and work independently
- Team player
- Continuous Improvement mindset
Benefits
- Pension Scheme
- Flexible Working Hours
- 07:00 – 10:00 start, 15:00 – 18:00 finish
- 25 days Annual Leave per year, increasing with service
- Life Insurance
- On Site Gym
- Employee Discount
Equal opportunities
New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.
Flexible work schedule
For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while providing high levels of flexibility to associates. North American office-based associates are expected to come into the office on Wednesdays, with other occasional in-office days for in-person meetings and events as needed. Our offices are fully open and amenities are available across our North American office locations.
Equal opportunity employer
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.
