Simply Lunch
People Team Intern (4-Month FTC)
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📍 Croydon, South London | 🧑💼 Human Resources | ⏳ Fixed-Term Contract (4 Months) | 💷 £12.71 per hour
Who We Are
Simply Lunch is a rapidly growing, private family-owned food-to-go manufacturer based in London. Our commitment to delicious food and our local communities has been central to our South London business since it was founded in 1979. Today, we are as committed as ever to creating high-quality handcrafted products, made to improve lives and protect our beautiful planet.
All our food is handmade at our facility in South London with the same care, love, and admiration that we've shown since day one. Our talented team fuels the success at Simply Lunch, combining expertise and passion to craft products that improve lives through delicious food.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start or further develop a career in Human Resources. As an HR Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the People Team across a wide range of HR activities, from recruitment and onboarding to employee administration and engagement initiatives.
Working closely with the People Team and managers across the business, you'll play an important role in delivering a positive employee experience while gaining valuable exposure to the full employee lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the onboarding process for new starters, including preparing contracts, coordinating inductions, and issuing employee equipment.
- Assist with recruitment activities, including posting vacancies, screening applications, arranging interviews, and communicating with candidates.
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR systems are kept up to date.
- Support the administration of employee benefits and HR processes.
- Assist with absence management administration and employee correspondence.
- Respond to employee queries and provide HR administrative support.
- Support people projects, engagement activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Help maintain HR policies, procedures, and digital records.
- Ensure confidentiality when handling employee information and documentation.
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What We're Looking For
Experience & Qualifications
- Studying towards, recently completed, or interested in a qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
- Previous administrative experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
- A genuine interest in developing a career within HR.
Key Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Professional and confidential approach when handling sensitive information.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
- Ability to build strong working relationships across the business.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
What You'll Get in Return
At Simply Lunch, we believe our people are at the heart of our success. We're committed to creating an environment where you can learn, grow, and gain valuable workplace experience.
✨ Great Perks & Culture
- Free lunch and beverages every day
- Regular social events, including summer and Christmas parties, BBQs, pizza days, and team celebrations
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📈 Career Development & Growth
- Hands-on HR experience across the employee lifecycle
- Ongoing support and development from an experienced People Team
- Exposure to recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, and HR administration
- Opportunity to develop valuable HR skills for future career opportunities
💰 Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
- Pension scheme
- Cash plan and financial wellbeing support
- Discounted car repairs and MOT
🚴 Health & Wellbeing
- Gym scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to mental health champions
- Wellbeing and support services
🌍 Time & Giving Back
- 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- One paid charity day each year
- Long service awards
Why Join Us?
This is more than just an internship. It's an opportunity to gain valuable HR experience within a growing and ambitious business, working alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about people and development. If you're looking to kick-start your HR career and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Diversity and Inclusion
Like many organisations, we are continuously reviewing what diversity and inclusion mean to us. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you feel underrepresented within this sector or profession, we would especially encourage you to apply. We believe that different perspectives strengthen our business and help us better serve our people and communities.
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