Human Resources Intern

**The selected candidate must currently be enrolled as a college student**

**This position is being filled for the Fall 2025 semester, start and end dates are flexible**

Location:                               Dennis Marion Public Service Building

Department:                     Human Resources             

Sub-Department:            Human Resources

Pay Grade:                         N/A          

Pay Rate:                               $16.00/hour     

FLSA Status:                      Non-Exempt

Employment Status:      Part-Time

Position Code:                   HR5002

Reports to:                           Human Resources Director  

Supervises:                         N/A

Schedule:                             Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30; 20 hours/week (average)

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Intern will support the HR department in various administrative and operational tasks. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in human resources functions, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance. The intern will work closely with HR professionals to assist in the implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring the smooth operation of the department.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Performs non-routine administrative tasks to assist in providing departmental services; prepares, authorizes, and issues documents and forms; provides guidance and information regarding departmental services.
• Answers main HR phone line receives incoming calls; takes messages; provides information to callers; forwards calls to appropriate location.  Ensuring back up coverage of HR main phone line.
• Performs routine typing and computer data entry; updates and maintains computer database. Assists with website administration.
• Maintains filing system for department; updates files; pulls information as needed.
• Assists with the creation, distribution, tracking and filing of paperwork for unemployment compensation, leave management (LOA, FMLA, WC), etc.
• Prepares various reports, documents, correspondence, and forms; creates and updates forms.
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail; sorts and distributes mail.
• Attends meetings, training and seminars as required.
• Coordinates various schedules and activities of the department.
• Assists with the organization and coordination of various employee events.
• Performs other job duties as required.

Minimum Requirements to Perform the Work: 

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in a degree program with a major in Human Resource Management, or other relevant program of study.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Work Experience:

• Experience in a professional office environment or related field, preferred.

Company Description

Mission Statement: To provide impactful and essential county services in the most effective, courteous, and financially responsible manner possible. 

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT/ISSUES WITH APPLYING: 

If you are having technology issues with the application or with uploading your resume and/or cover letter please reach out to KeldairHR Customer Support at support@keldairhr.com or Cumberland County Human Resources at humanresources@cumberlandcountypa.gov. 

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Benefits

Additional Benefits:

• Opportunities for Advancement