HR Graduate Intern at Ace Strategy & Consults

Role Overview 

• The Graduate Intern, People & Culture will support the HR team in delivering efficient people operations within a fast-paced consulting environment.
• The role provides structured exposure to core HR functions such as recruitment coordination, onboarding, employee records management, performance support, and staff engagement initiatives.
• This position is designed for a recent graduate who is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and interested in building a career in Human Resources within a professional services setting. 

Key Responsibilities 

Recruitment & Talent Coordination

• Support job postings and candidate management across recruitment platforms
• Assist with CV screening, interview scheduling, and assessment coordination
• Maintain recruitment trackers and ensure candidate data is accurate and up to date

Onboarding & Consulting Staff Support

• Assist with onboarding activities for new hires and interns across projects
• Prepare onboarding documents, checklists, and orientation materials
• Support coordination with project teams to ensure smooth staff integration

HR Operations & Administration

• Maintain organised and confidential employee files (digital and physical)
• Support data entry and updates on HR systems and trackers
• Assist with HR correspondence, documentation, and internal memos

Wellbeing & Office Culture Initiatives

• Support planning and coordination of staff engagement activities, team-building events, and recognition programs
• Assist in coordination of birthday/anniversary recognitions and staff milestone celebrations
• Assist with organizing town halls, all-hands meetings, and feedback sessions
• Help implement initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion

Administrative & Office Support

• Provide general administrative support to the People & Culture team
• Assist with booking meeting rooms, coordinating calendars, and logistics for HR events
• Support visitors, interns, and new hires with office orientation and access needs

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Sociology, Business Administration, International Relations, or a related discipline
• Recent graduate and has completed the NYSC programme
• Strong interest in Human Resources and organisational development

Skills and Competencies 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a focus on clarity and professional tone.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint) or CRM/HRIS tools is a major plus.
• Sharp attention to detail and the ability to identify patterns or errors in data and documentation.
• A “self-starter” mindset with the ability to take initiative and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision.