HR Intern (12M Contract 37.5 Hrs per week)

Volkswagen Group is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers, employing more than 600,000 people globally and selling its vehicles in more than 150 countries. The wholly-owned subsidiary has its National Sales Centre based in Sydney home to some of Australia's most recognisable brands which include Audi, CUPRA, Skoda and Volkswagen.

Why Intern with VGA?
Gain hands on experience in our Sydney based 12 month Human Resources Internship contract role position within Volkswagen Group Australia. This role is a full time position based in our Zetland office 5 days each week. During this internship, you will work with the VGA HR Team to learn key skills, be mentored, gain exposure to processes, and contribute to HR projects in a dynamic and ever-changing global business. Our internships are a unique opportunity for professional development within the automotive landscape.

About your new Role

The HR intern is responsible for the general coordination, administration and support across the HR team. The HR intern is also responsible for assisting with project work and process improvement activity across the team and any other general benefits and perks, communications, updating of records and newsletter generation.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• General administration and support across the HR function for all key stakeholders including being the first point of contact for general enquiries,  administrative duties, purchase orders and other ad-hoc duties as required
• Management of the weekly HR newsletter and communications

• Coordination of VGA benefits and subscriptions
• Onboarding support for new employees
• Maintenance of WHS certificates and records
• Assisting and supporting the team with filing, employee records and records management
• Support of process improvement and HR systems process mapping
• Assistance across project work within the HR function
• Respond efficiently to general employee inquiries

About you
To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following:

• 1 year or more left of study on an undergraduate degree in related field required (Marketing, Business, Finance, Human Resources, Psychology or similar)
• Ability to commit to full time work in our Zetland office
• A can do attitude and willingness to support where required
• Enthusiastic, passionate and genuinely interested in developing your HR skillset
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including excel
• Great communicator both verbal and written with excellent attention to detail 

Our Benefits, Rewards and Recognition include:

• A culture of continuous learning, growth and development. You will receive access to LinkedIn Learning and personal development opportunities which is why over 25% of our vacancies are filled by internal candidates!
• Flexible working arrangements with our hybrid work model balance office and home for ways of working
• Additional leave including VGA Day paid leave day and birthday leave
• Free entry to Dubbo and Taronga Zoo for you and your family
• Work in an award winning state of the art newly refurbished building recognised by Master Builders Association Australia – our offices include onsite parking and a convenient location with close proximity to a train station

Why Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA)?

Working at VGA provides opportunities for growth, personal development, and career opportunities, we also champion a workplace culture that thrives on passion, collaboration, efficiency, mindfulness, authenticity, and innovation.

If this sounds like the role and place for you to drive your career to great heights with a world-class organisation, APPLY NOW!

Volkswagen Group Australia is an equal opportunity employer in each jurisdiction that it operates. We encourage and value applications from all diverse perspectives, experience and backgrounds.

To support our desire to create a local talent pipeline, this role is only available for individuals who have permanent work rights in Australia.

Successful applicants will be required to complete background checks through our external provider as a condition of employment.

If we can provide support with access requirements throughout the recruitment process or answer any role specific enquiries please reach out to the dedicated Talent Acquisition Business Partner Pamela Sutherland through email at pamela.sutherland@vwga.com.au