Human Resources Intern

Description

The HR Intern will work directly with the HR Generalist, who will serve as the intern’s primary supervisor and mentor. The intern will receive hands-on training in areas such as recruiting, onboarding, employee records, HR documentation, benefits administration, employee engagement, compliance, and other day-to-day human resources functions.

Training will be provided through direct instruction, observation, participation in active HR processes, and progressively independent assignments as the intern demonstrates proficiency. The HR Generalist will provide day-to-day guidance, review the intern’s work, answer questions, and provide ongoing coaching and feedback. The intern will also have opportunities to work with department managers and company leadership to gain an understanding of how Human Resources supports employees and the broader organization.

Learning goals include developing a practical understanding of the employee lifecycle, gaining experience with recruiting and onboarding processes, learning appropriate handling of confidential employee information, understanding HR policies and employment-related compliance, and developing familiarity with benefits and employee engagement activities. The intern will also develop professional skills including communication, organization, time management, problem-solving, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to work effectively with employees at different levels of the organization.

Progress toward these learning goals will be supported through ongoing feedback and formal midpoint and final evaluations to assess performance, development, and progress toward established learning objectives.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communication throughout the recruiting process.
2. Manage job postings across recruiting platforms and maintain accurate applicant information.
3. Coordinate new-hire onboarding activities, including paperwork, internal notifications, and onboarding materials.
4. Maintain employee personnel files and HR records, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, organized, and confidential.
5. Coordinate internship program activities, including applicant tracking, intern documentation, evaluations, and college recruiting efforts.
6. Prepare and maintain recurring HR reports, spreadsheets, and workforce-related data.
7. Coordinate career fair preparation, university outreach, recruiting materials, and candidate follow-up.
8. Support benefits administration and employee benefit communications.
9. Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, company events, and internal communications.
10. Maintain required HR compliance records and documentation.
11. Update job descriptions, HR forms, policies, procedures, and other departmental materials.
12. Complete HR projects and process-improvement initiatives from planning through implementation.
13. Collaborate with the HR Generalist, department managers, and company leadership on recruiting and workforce-related initiatives.

Qualifications

1. Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
2. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
3. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
4. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
5. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
6. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
7. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with employees, candidates, and company leadership.
8. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while also collaborating as part of a team.
9. Willingness to take initiative, solve problems, and assume increasing responsibility throughout the internship.
10. Previous work, leadership, or HR-related experience is preferred but not required.

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

By the completion of the internship, the HR Intern will gain practical experience in:

1. Payroll processing and administration
2. Employee benefits administration
3. Recruiting and onboarding
4. Employee engagement and recognition programs
5. HR compliance and recordkeeping
6. HR information systems and reporting
7. Professional communication in a business environment
8. Manufacturing Human Resources operations

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