Human Resources Intern

Position Summary

The Human Resources Intern supports the HR department with day-to-day administrative tasks and HR projects. 

This entry-level role is ideal for students or recent graduates who are eager to gain hands-on experience in recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and HR operations. 

The intern will learn about workplace compliance, HR best practices, and the employee lifecycle while contributing to a positive employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with posting job openings, screening applicants, and scheduling interviews.
• Support onboarding activities, including preparing new-hire packets and conducting orientation.
• Maintain employee records and help update HR databases and spreadsheets.
• Help coordinate employee events, recognition programs, and company culture initiatives.
• Assist with benefits administration tasks such as distributing forms or updating logs.
• Support HR audits, including organizing documents and ensuring compliance.
• Help draft or edit policies, procedures, and HR communications as needed.
• Provide administrative support—filing, scanning, data entry, and organizing documents.
• Participate in HR meetings, training sessions, and cross-functional projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support HR operations.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong interest in developing a career in Human Resources.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with 
• High attention to detail, strong follow-through, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills 

• Experience with scheduling tools or applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Basic knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus depending on workforce needs.
• HRIS systems is a plus

Work Environment

• Standard office environment; may involve occasional event support or special projects.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding.
• Gain practical experience with HRIS systems, compliance requirements, and HR operations.
• Strengthen communication, problem-solving, and administrative skills.
• Build foundational knowledge for an entry-level HR role.