HR Assistant/Intern

About Us Sidara is a global collaborative of leading specialist firms that designs for people and the planet. Our visionaries, thinkers, and innovators from over 300 offices across 60 countries offer clients a broad range of highly specialized services—from architecture and design, engineering, and project management to digital strategy, sustainability consulting, and energy innovation—all under one umbrella. ​Our shared vision and commitment to enhancing livability, sustainability, and digital solutions aim to create innovative places where humanity and nature coexist, connecting people, empowering communities, and protecting the place we all call home. ​ We have worked on some of the most iconic, complex, and impactful projects, where people interact with built assets such as aviation, communities and civic buildings, healthcare, mobility, data centers and research labs, water, energy transition, and more. But there’s still much to accomplish – and our blueprints today are the footprints of tomorrow. Together, we can achieve more for our clients and societies, change how people live, inspire global impact, and build a world that is as cared for and welcoming as home. ​ Pushing the limits of what is possible, Sidara is Home for Human Endeavor. About the Role We are looking for a passionate HR Assistant part-time (25 or 32 hours per week) to join our talented People team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for HR and recruitment to gain valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment. You will play a key role in supporting HR operations and contributing to creating an exceptional employee experience. Reporting to the HR Manager you will be responsible for a range of HR administrative tasks and recruitment activities. This role involves handling the day-to-day HR processes, supporting end-to-end recruitment and various projects and events, and ensuring Sidara’s HR systems and records are accurate and up-to-date. Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities, including posting job ads, managing applications, scheduling interviews, and liaising with agencies and internal teams for a smooth hiring process.
• Manage candidate communications, update them on progress, and assist with drafting offer letters, contracts, and induction materials.
• Oversee the onboarding process to ensure a seamless experience for new hires, and conduct pre-employment screenings.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems, handle employee queries, and manage HR inbox correspondence.
• Coordinate employee inductions, exit interviews, and the preparation of termination forms and leaver records.
• Assist with visa applications and renewals, support HR projects (e.g., engagement, benefits, training), and help organize company events.
• Contribute to process improvements, support internal audits, and assist the HR team with ad-hoc tasks and improvements aligned with the wider HR strategy.

• 1+ year of experience in an HR or recruitment environment.
• Good understanding of end-to-end recruitment functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• A confident, personable, and proactive communicator.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• A desire to pursue a career in human resources ready to learn both independently and from others, taking on challenges with support to gain further experience in this field.