Arla Foods - HR -Assistant Internship

(Please note: Applications missing the answers to the questions at the bottom of this advert will not be considered)

Are you interested in Human Resources and Recruitment? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have excellent attention to detail and want to gain practical experience alongside your studies?

Joblink are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of Arla Foods, a global FMCG business for a Student Assistant to join its Talent Acquisition (TA) team at its head office in Leeds.

THE EMPLOYER

You will join a friendly Talent Acquisition team of eight colleagues and work closely with the wider HR Operations team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on recruitment experience, contribute to HR projects and develop your skills within a global organisation.

You are not expected to know everything from day one. What matters most is your enthusiasm for recruitment, willingness to learn and motivation to develop your skills.

Key Duties:

• Supporting engineering recruitment

  • Support the recruitment of engineers across the business, working closely with the lead Engineering Recruiter.
  • Proactively identify and build talent pools of potential candidates.
  • Conduct telephone screening calls with candidates.
  • Post job advertisements and support recruitment campaigns.
  • Coordinate interviews and send interview invitations and assessments.
  • Assist with preparing employment contracts.

  Supporting wider HR projects

  • Contribute to ad hoc projects across HR Operations.
  • Support other recruitment activities when required.
  • Help organise assessment days for early careers recruitment.
  • Assist with other tasks and projects based on business needs and your interests.

You will need:

We are looking for someone who is organised, independent, proactive and has a keen eye for detail. You will be a point of contact for candidates and colleagues across the business, so a helpful attitude and strong communication skills are essential.

You should be comfortable managing several tasks at once, prioritising your workload and working in a fast-paced environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• An interest in Human Resources and Recruitment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence communicating with candidates over the telephone.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Good digital skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office 365.
• A flexible and proactive approach to learning and taking on new responsibilities.

Relevant courses

HR or related preferably. All courses considered. 

What will you gain from this role?

• Practical, hands-on experience within the Talent Acquisition team of a global food manufacturer.
• The opportunity to develop recruitment skills, including candidate screening, talent pooling and interview coordination.
• Exposure to wider HR Operations projects and early careers recruitment.
• The chance to develop your professional network and gain experience working in a large organisation.
• The opportunity to explore additional projects that align with your interests and career ambitions.

Where, when and pay?

Hybrid  - Remote and in Office - In office days Mon, Tues or Weds preferably (10 min bus ride from Leeds city centre)

Part-time - upto 20 hours per week throughout the year (flexible around study commitments)

Start date: Nov 2026

Duration: Up to 12 months 

Pay: £12.71/hr

Sounds good? 

To apply, please send a relevant CV (ensure you have uploaded a CV to your profile on the job site)

AND answer these questions.

1. What appeals to you about this role and why you have chosen to apply?

2. What skills/experiences have you gained from your studies, voluntary or paid work that you feel will help you be successful in this role?

3. What do you feel you will gain from this role?

4 How would this role benefit your future career plans?

(Please note: No cover letter required and applications missing cv and answers will not be considered)