• Job Description

  Req#: URBAN021531

  JOB TITLE: HR Intern

  REPORTS TO: HR Department

  URBN UK Limited is part of the URBN Group, a global retailer, with its European Head Office located in London. Its retail offering in Europe takes the form of three brands; Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Free People.

  With stores in more than 10 European countries and a strong e-commerce presence, we’re driven by the same core values as our customers, and we approach our work with a sense of community and purpose that sets our brands apart. We love what we do.

  Role Summary

  This role sits in URBN, our shared service function within the HR & Talent Department. URBN supports and works across all brands within Europe Retail. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team to gain first-hand experience in all things HR and recruitment related.

  This is a 12-month placement, and you can expect a hands on and in-depth experience in our fast-paced Talent team. You will be given the opportunity to maximise your potential with stimulating work and inspirational colleagues.

  
  
  

  What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Providing admin support across HR, Learning & Development & Recruitment teams
  • Support with the employee lifecycle (new starters, leavers and contract changes)
  • Complete references
  • Create comms for the URBN business that will engage our employees
  • Participate in ad hoc HR, Learning & Development & Recruitment projects with the team
  • Attend careers fairs to help attract talent to URBN
  • Supporting on Assessment Centres & Work Experience Programme
  • Assist the team in producing monthly reports
  • Manage and respond to queries in the HR Inbox
  • Prepare for training courses (booking rooms, equipment, training course coordination)
  • Research into new, competitive rewards and benefits
  • Assist with benefits admin
  • Coming up with new ideas to inspire and excite our people

  What You’ll Need:

  • You must be a 2nd year undergraduate student at a UK University undertaking an accredited placement year or currently working in one of our URBN stores
  • You must be available for 1-year full time from July 2024 until July 2025
  • A passion and enthusiasm for the URBN brands and what we represent
  • Ability to multitask, effectively manage workload and to work to deadlines and targets
  • Understanding of and ability to work within principles of equal opportunities, data protection and with regard of confidentiality
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Ability to be creative with tools such as Canva, Powerpoint, Adobe
  • Good user knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook packages

  The Perks

  • Work-life balance:
    • Flexible start and finish times
    • Bring your dog to work
  • Wellbeing:
    • Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health
    • Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount off external gym memberships
    • Private Medical Insurance
  • Employee Discount:
    • Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People and more!)
  • Community:
    • One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice
  • Travel:
    • Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan
  • Continued Development:
    • We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development

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• About the company

  Urban Outfitters, Inc. is a multinational lifestyle retail corporation headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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