Graduate Intern-People & Culture

Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
  
• Graduated within twelve (12) months or Awaiting graduation, completed course work
  
• Membership or progress toward professional HR certification (CHRP-K, IHRM or equivalent) is an added advantage.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, i.e. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
  
• Demonstrate a strong learning orientation and growth mindset.
  
• Possess strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  
• Be comfortable working in a diverse, multicultural environment.
  

Success Factors

• The successful People and Culture graduate Intern will be a quick learner who is enthusiastic to be part of a fast paced and dynamic team.
  

Essential Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Support recruitment activities including job postings, application screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
  
• Assist in organizing interviews and assessment processes.
  
• Support onboarding and orientation programs for new staff.
  
• Ensure new employee documentation is complete and properly filed.
  

Employee Records & HR Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems and personnel files.
  
• Support document drafts, staff database updates, and documentation management.
  
• Assist in tracking probation reviews, contract renewals, and employee lifecycle changes.
  
• Ensure compliance with Mercy Corps policies and Kenyan labor laws.
  

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Assist in organizing staff engagement and wellness activities.
  
• Support internal communication initiatives that promote Mercy Corps values and culture.
  
• Support employee recognition and team-building activities.
  

HR Analytics & Reporting

• Assists collect, analyze, and maintain HR data.
  
• Prepare routine HR reports, dashboards, and presentations.
  
• Support in people analytics projects.
  
• Assist review and ensure data accuracy and confidentiality at all times.
  

Safeguarding, Ethics & Compliance

• Uphold Mercy Corps' Code of Conduct and safeguarding standards.
  
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.
  
• Support compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements.
  
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace environment.