Rookie Program - Human Resources Intern null

About Under Armour Malaysia

Under Armour, a notable American sportswear enterprise, stands out as a prominent innovator, marketer, and supplier of branded gear tailored for athletic performance, including apparel, shoes, and accessories. In Malaysia, Under Armour operates several stores, including their largest retail concept store which spans 5,300 sq ft, located in Suria KLCC.

Your role

The HR Intern supports the HRBPs in administering various Human Resources policies, procedures, and processes in accordance with laws, standards, and government regulations in Malaysia.

Under Armour will prioritize candidates who can dedicate themselves to a full-time 6-month internship.

Your Impact

• Partner with Sr. HRBP Leader and HRBPs to communicate and administer various Human Resources policies, procedures, and processes by-laws, standards, and government regulations.
• Work with Country HRBPs on recruitment for corporate and retail teammates. Provide administrative support to high-volume corporate TA Partners on the end-to-end recruiting process.
• Provide project management and analytical support to the HRBP team for core HR processes (compensation, performance management, talent management, ad hoc reporting, research, etc.)
• Provide administrative support, as needed to HR Director/General Manager and HRBPs. (Including creating and maintaining organizational charts, some scheduling, coordination, and preparation for key meetings).
• Support on APAC personnel reports.
• Support retail personnel reports and provide the analysis (headcount, recruitment status, KPIS (turnover, productivity, bonus rate, payroll %, HC, etc.), rostering, and propose action plan)
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws & advisories.
• Partner with Retail Ops in counseling retail teammates with issues
• Support HR Operations with an end-to-end payroll process for all teammates.
• Gather documentation for terminations and resignations and ensure that all documentation is returned for timely processing.
• Assist with onboarding of new teammates in partnership with Recruiter, Onboarding team, and Hiring Manager
• Schedule/conduct exit interviews and analyze data & make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Oversee & manage all teammates' engagement activities and recognition programs for retention.
• Promote & establish a positive teammate experience; drive the UA culture through all levels of the business unit.
• Any other office management duties if required.

Training & development

By the end of the internship, you will gain/know:

• Exposure to the foundation of Human resources, local labor laws & advisories.
• Ability to understand and gain hands-on experience to be involved in event planning and coordination to support employee life cycle.
• How to communicate across a diverse organization with many different cultures, geographies, and preferences.

Benefits

In addition to a monthly allowance, interning at Under Armour will also give you a lot of other benefits:

• Gain the opportunity to work on real-world projects that have a tangible impact on the business
• Mentorship from industry experts, and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to engage in interactive sessions with executives and gain insights into the broader impact of your work through cross-functional collaboration and a global mindset. 
• The chance to immerse yourselves in different cultures and office environments

Career progression

While Under Armour does not mention any further opportunities with the company after the interns complete their internship, having working experience with a big athletic fashion brand like Under Armour will surely add more value to your CV. More future career opportunities may open for you because of the internship you've completed with the company.

Work-life balance

Under Armour Malaysia scores 5 out of 5 in work-life balance (WLB). This shows that while working here, you will not have any issues in balancing your career and personal life. In this role, you can also work from home/anywhere on Mondays and Fridays, with flexibility subject to company requirements.

Company culture

At Under Armour, they are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes, and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate. Their values define and unite them, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. The values are rallying cries, reminding us why they're here, and fueling everything they do.

About you

Under Armour is looking for candidates who can meet the requirements below:

• Preferably a Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field is preferred.
• A generalist experience in most functional areas - Employee Relations, Employment Law, Staffing, Compensation, Organizational and Educational development would be an advantage.
• Some knowledge of HR processes including payroll, performance management, talent management, compensation, training, and organizational development.
• Able to work with others to maintain and build cross-functional (internal and external) relationships.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, and ability to effectively disseminate information clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Good communication, negotiation & stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, strong multi-tasking ability, and detail-oriented.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, and proficiency with HR systems.
• Work location:
  • Location: Level 33, Menara AIA Sentral, No. 30, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
  • Return To Work Designation: A hybrid work arrangement permits working from home on Mondays and Fridays, with flexibility subject to company requirements.
• Relocation: No relocation was provided.

How to apply

Application process

• Internship period: Jul 2024 – Dec 2024
• Virtual interview with a recruiter and hiring managers
• Offer timeline: May/Jun 2024

Sources

Information on this page was gathered based on the sources below:

• careers.underarmour.com/content/Students/?locale=en_US
• careers.underarmour.com/job/Kuala-Lumpur-Human-Resources-Intern-2024-Rookie-Program-Kual-50250/1166026200/
• glassdoor.com/Reviews/Under-Armour-Kuala-Lumpur-Reviews-EI_IE15422.0,12_IL.13,25_IM1100.htm?filter.iso3Language=eng