HR Intern

HR Intern SSA 

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969.  Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

Job purpose:

Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Head of HR SSA across Employee Engagement, Social Media, and Reporting & Analysis activities. Coordinate engagement initiatives and communication campaigns to enhance employee engagement, organizational culture, and productivity across the SSA region.

Assist with the preparation and analysis of HR reports, dashboards, presentations, and people metrics to support leadership decision-making. Support internal communications and social media activities by creating content, tracking engagement, and promoting key HR initiatives and employer branding. Ensure the timely and accurate coordination of engagement activities and reporting processes in line with business objectives and timelines.

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DHL Global Forwarding has an opening HR Intern; the successful candidate may be based in Mauritius or any other country within the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Region.  Join us in connecting people and improving lives!**
    
In this HR Intern SSA position

• Individual contributor who completes activities or fulfills targets under immediate supervision and guidance and executes assigned tasks according to specific standards and guidelines 

• Entry-level position typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience 

• Work is routine or follows standard procedures and closely supervised

• Social Media and Digital Content: Support the Head of HR SSA in planning and delivering engaging social media content, with a strong focus on LinkedIn. 

• Create high-quality posters, short videos, graphics and LinkedIn posts that support HR campaigns, employee engagement, recognition and wellbeing initiatives. 

• Maintain a content calendar, coordinate approvals and publish or distribute content accurately and on time, in line with internal communication and brand standards. 

• WhatsApp Groups and Community Engagement: Administer designated WhatsApp groups, including coordinating posts, sharing updates, maintaining appropriate group information and supporting timely responses. 

• Develop engaging WhatsApp messages, polls, reminders and campaign content, monitor participation and provide feedback on engagement trends. 

• Communication and Presentation Support: Draft, edit and format clear, professional internal communications, including announcements, newsletters, campaign materials, briefing notes and presentations. 

• Prepare visually compelling PowerPoint presentations and communication materials, translating information into concise and audience-appropriate messages. 

• Reporting and Analysis: Gather, validate, consolidate and maintain HR data and statistics for the SSA region 

• HR Coordination and Administration: Provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to the Head of HR SSA, HR team members and business leaders, including maintaining files, trackers and action logs. 

 

Now, here is what we need from you!

• Demonstrate strong social media and creative content skills, particularly in producing posters, videos and LinkedIn posts;  
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and powerpoint;  
• Excellent written communication;  
• Close attention to detail,  
• A naturally analytical, organised and proactive approach
• Experience:  less than 2 years
• Education: Vocational/Specialized/Technical/Certification

 

We offer:

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

 

We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

   

Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025. 

 

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

 

• The largest global network with more than ~30,000 passionate employees
• The most efficient processes and fastest response times
• The best solutions and best customer service

 

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.

Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.
Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives.
Our Values: Respect & Results
Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

 

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.