HR Trainee

As an HR Intern in Angola, you'll support the Human Resources department in carrying out key administrative and operational tasks. The role provides hands-on experience in HR functions and is ideal for students or recent graduates looking to start a career in human resources.

Who we areWith a multi-national workforce of about 4,100 personnel, DOF Group ASA is an international group of companies which owns and operates a fleet of modern offshore/subsea vessels, and engineering capacity to service both the offshore and subsea market. With over 40 years in the offshore business, the group has a strong position in terms of experience, innovation, product range, technology and capacity.

DOF's core businesses are vessel ownership, vessel management, project management, engineering, vessel operations, survey, remote intervention and diving operations primarily for the oil and gas sector. From PSV charter to Subsea engineering, DOF offers a full spectrum of top quality offshore services to facilitate an ever-growing and demanding industry. The Company's main operation centers and business units are located in Norway, the UK, the USA, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Angola, and Australia.

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• Update and maintain HR systems, policies, and processes for the group.

• Continuously evaluate and identify routes to organizational efficiency.

• Advice and assistance on policies, procedures, legislation, and employment agreements.
• Update and review of Personnel handbook.
• Archiving documentation of people's experience and training (CVs/Certificates etc.).
• Participate in /Lead minor and medium projects.
• Develop/ assist on developing HR related presentations.
• Super user in various HR systems (Workable, SIMPLOYER, Talmundo, UBW, NEO).
• Support HR functions globally in all HR related processes.
• Assisting with the consolidating of HR data for the Monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Other assigned duties and ad-hoc tasks requested by the HR-Team.
• Assist HR-Manager and HR advisors with various tasks.
• Other administrative tasks if necessary.

Education:

• Started on a Bachelor or Master's degree of Administration, Business Administration, Human Resource Management or organisational psychology.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Understanding and experience in dealing in a diverse international employment environment
• Fluent Norwegian and English, both verbal and written

Key Competencies:

Communication Skills

• Clear verbal and written communication in Portuguese and English.
• Ability to interact professionally with staff and job applicants.

Confidentiality & Integrity

• Understands the importance of handling sensitive employee data with discretion.
• Trustworthy and ethical.

Organization & Time Management

• Can manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and stay organized under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills

• Works well within a team and can support HR staff across departments.
• Good interpersonal skills to deal with diverse employees.

Adaptability & Willingness to Learn

• Open to learning HR processes, systems, and local labor practices.
• Flexible and proactive in taking on new tasks.

Problem-Solving & Initiative

• Takes initiative to identify and resolve minor issues.
• Can think critically and provide input where appropriate.

Basic Knowledge of HR Principles

• Understanding of HR functions like recruitment, onboarding, and compliance.
• Familiarity with Angolan labor laws is a plus.

Computer Literacy

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to use HR software or databases is a bonus.

Cultural Awareness

• Sensitive to cultural norms, particularly in a diverse or multinational work environment.
• Can adapt to the company culture and local workplace dynamics.