About the role
Company Description WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective, focused on driving intelligent growth for brands in the AI era. The company brings together leading platforms, talented people, and strategic partners to create innovative media solutions. These solutions are designed to deliver measurable, sustainable growth for clients across markets and channels. Team members collaborate in a dynamic, technology-driven environment that values creativity, data insight, and continuous learning.
Role Description The Human Resources Intern will support the HR team with day-to-day activities in a fast-paced media environment. This full-time, on-site role is based in Colombo and involves assisting with employee lifecycle processes such as recruitment coordination, onboarding support, and maintaining HR records. Responsibilities include helping implement HR policies, supporting personnel management tasks, and contributing to employee benefits administration. The intern will also assist with HR communications, data entry in HR systems, and preparation of reports and documentation. This role offers hands-on exposure to HR operations and the opportunity to work closely with experienced HR professionals.
Qualifications
- Foundational knowledge of Human Resources (HR) and HR Management, with an interest in developing a career in HR.
- Ability to understand and support HR Policies and Employee Benefits administration.
- Basic skills in Personnel Management, including maintaining employee records and handling confidential information responsibly.
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate in an on-site team environment.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with spreadsheets and HR-related documentation.
- Proficiency in MS Office or similar productivity tools; familiarity with HR systems is an advantage.
- Willingness to learn, take initiative, and adapt to evolving HR practices in a media and AI-focused organization.
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