POSTING TITLE: HR and Operations Intern
CONTRACT DURATION: 3-6 months contract
WORKING ARRANGEMENT: Hybrid (5 days/week, on-site + remote)
LOCATION: UN Global Compact Network Thailand, True Digital Park, Sukhumvit 101, Bangkok
START DATE: Flexible (from May 2026 onward)
ELIGIBILITY: Open to Thai nationals only (due to Thai language requirements)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2026
HELP US DELIVER THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN THAILAND
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and promote peace and prosperity by 2030. Achieving these goals requires strong collaboration across sectors, including the private sector.
The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, supporting companies to align their strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption, while advancing the SDGs.
UN Global Compact Network Thailand (GCNT) plays a key role in this effort by bringing together businesses, government, and civil society to drive sustainable business practices in Thailand. Through our programmes and partnerships, we support companies in embedding sustainability into their strategies and contributing to national and global impact.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Human Resources & Operations Intern will support core HR functions, employee engagement initiatives, and internal operations. This role provides hands-on experience in recruitment, learning and development, employee wellbeing, and organizational processes within a dynamic and mission-driven environment.
Recruitment & Talent Support
- Support end-to-end recruitment processes, including drafting job postings, screening applications, and coordinating interviews
- Assist in maintaining recruitment trackers and candidate databases
- Support onboarding processes to ensure a smooth and structured experience for new team members
Learning & Development (L&D) and Workforce Upskilling
- Support the design and coordination of employee learning and development programmes
- Assist in identifying training needs and areas for upskilling and reskilling
- Coordinate internal and external training sessions, workshops, and knowledge-sharing activities
- Track participation, feedback, and learning outcomes to support continuous improvement of learning initiatives
Employee Engagement & Organizational Culture
- Support the implementation of employee engagement initiatives, including internal activities and team-building sessions
- Assist in planning and coordinating employee retreat programme, including logistics, materials, and agenda support
- Contribute to initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture
- Support the design and coordination of employee wellbeing initiatives, including activities that promote mental health, stress management, and work-life balance (e.g. workshops, group sessions, or wellness activities)
HR Data, Tracking & Reporting
- Support maintaining HR trackers (e.g. recruitment, onboarding, training participation)
- Assist in consolidating basic HR data and preparing simple reports or summaries
- Support documentation of best practices and lessons learned from HR and engagement activities
Operations & Administrative Support
- Provide general administrative support (e.g. document preparation, filing, coordination)
- Support internal operations, including scheduling, follow-ups, and meeting coordination
- Assist in maintaining organized records (e.g. HR documents, contracts, invoices, trackers)
COMPETENCIES
- Educational and Experience Requirement
- Education: A senior or recent graduate in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sustainability or related fields
- Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in administrative coordination, project support, or HR-related tasks (e.g. recruitment, onboarding, or event coordination)
- Experience in organizing activities, workshops, or team initiatives is an advantage
- Exposure to data tracking, documentation, or use of internal systems is a plus
- Interest and Motivation
- Demonstrated interest in human resources, people development, or organizational effectiveness
- Interest in sustainability and the work of the UN Global Compact is an advantage
- Language skills:
- Proficiency in Thai and English is required.
- Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Computer/ Technical skills:
- Essential communications and analytics tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Familiarity with collaboration and project management tools (e.g. Asana, Trello) is an advantage
- Experience with design or communication tools (e.g. Canva) is a plus
- Ability to manage data, trackers, and basic reporting is preferred
- Team players
- Value others’ ideas and expertise
- Willing to learn from others
- Place team agenda before personal agenda
- Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
- Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
- Communication
- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
- Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
- Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
- Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
- Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
CORE VALUES
- Integrity: Demonstrates the values of the United Nations in daily activities and behaviors; acts without consideration of personal gain; resists undue political pressure in decision-making; does not abuse power or authority; stands by decisions that are in the Organization’s interest, even if they are unpopular; and takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior.
- Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; and remains calm in stressful situations.
- Respect for Diversity: Works effectively with people from all backgrounds; treats all people with dignity and respect; treats people from all gender and culture equally; shows respect for and understanding of diverse points of view and demonstrates this understanding in daily work and decision-making, examines own biases and behaviors to avoid stereotypical responses, and does not discriminate against any individual or group.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
- Please submit your Resume and Cover letter via email to careers@globalcompact-th.com with the subject line [APPLICATION] HR and Operations Intern – Full Name
- Application deadline: May 1, 2026
- Given the anticipated volume of submissions, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.