HR Intern - Talent Development

About the role

This 3‑6 month, full‑time internship is based in the Global Strategy and Policy Division of the Office of Human Resources in New York. The role offers hands‑on experience across several HR functions, supporting the design and delivery of talent development initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining internal records, databases and SharePoint sites, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Prepare presentations, reports and communications using Office 365 applications and Power BI.
• Support the creation and dissemination of communication materials, including web and social‑media content, and design visuals that follow United Nations branding guidelines.
• Conduct research on HR policies and best practices, summarise findings and develop data‑driven visual reports.
• Help design learning and development programmes, coordinate briefings, community engagements and knowledge‑sharing events.
• Participate in outreach activities to promote HR initiatives and support UN strategies on staff well‑being, mental health, disability inclusion and multilingualism.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional HR teams to propose efficiency improvements.

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in or having completed a graduate‑level degree program.
• Strong interest in human resources, talent development or related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience using Power BI for data visualisation.
• Familiarity with SharePoint for document management.

What we offer

• In‑person work environment in New York (35 hours per week).
• Opportunity to gain practical HR experience within a United Nations context.
• Mentorship from HR officers and project leads.