Human Resources Internship

As an HR Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across various facets of human resources, assisting in key activities within specialties like talent acquisition, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and more. This internship offers a dynamic learning environment where you will actively contribute to supporting the HR team and enhancing the employee experience.

Throughout this internship you will gain exposure to the following areas:

Recruiting & Interview Coordination:

• Assist in organizing and scheduling interviews with candidates, including reaching out via phone or email to confirm interview times and following up after interviews.
• Ensure that candidate information is properly updated in spreadsheets and other tracking systems.

HR Support & Administrative Tasks:

• Provide administrative support to HR generalists and other HR team members, assisting with day-to-day tasks such as organizing HR files, managing employee records, and assisting with various HR projects.
• Collaborate with the HR team to write SOPs and design operational documents that improve workflows, compliance, and system usability.
• Help maintain HR documentation – digital and print – ensuring that all information is updated, accurate, and in compliance with company policies.
• Assist in any employee engagement activities and events

Onboarding & Pre-Hiring Support:

• Assist with pre-hiring processes, including preparing offer letters, drug screens, and facilitating background verification steps.
• Participate in onboarding activities, ensuring new hires have the necessary resources, documentation, and guidance to integrate smoothly into the company.

Total Rewards (Pay and Benefits): 

• Gain exposure to pay administration practices and will learn how pay equity is managed.
• Learn about market rate determination and assist with entry level job analysis.
• Observe payroll process and learn cross-departmental collaboration and functions within the payroll process.

Learning Opportunities: 

• FOCUS Broadband’s policies, employee benefits, and compensation structures.
• Employee relations strategies and best practices for fostering a productive and positive work environment.
• The inner workings of an HR department in a growing, innovative company focused on customer-first service.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled or a recent graduate in a bachelor’s degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and assist with a wide range of HR functions.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or similar software.
• A high level of professionalism and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.