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Job Description: HR Intern (Independent Contractor)

Company: HR Made Simple Consulting & Coaching

Position Title: HR Intern (Independent Contractor / 1099)

Status: Part-Time / On-Demand (Based on client acquisition)

Location: Remote

Position Overview

HR Made Simple Consulting & Coaching is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented HR Intern to join our team on an independent contractor basis. This role is ideal for an early-career HR professional or a student currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

In this role, you will work directly on client-facing and internal organizational projects, gaining hands-on exposure to fractional HR operations, talent acquisition support, and executive coaching administration. This is a flexible, part-time contractor role where workload and hourly engagement will scale directly with new client acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Support: Assist in drafting job descriptions, screening resumes, coordinating interview schedules, and managing candidate pipelines.

HR Research & Compliance: Conduct research on federal, state, and local employment laws, workplace best practices, and HR industry trends to support client deliverables.

Document & Content Drafting: Assist in creating and updating employee handbooks, onboarding guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and client presentation materials.

Administrative & Operational Support: Maintain HR templates, organize digital file systems, and support client onboarding and offboarding workflows.

Special Projects: Collaborate on marketing, newsletter research, and event preparation for consulting workshops and speaking engagements.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience / Education: 1–2 years of practical HR experience OR current enrollment in an accredited college/university program studying Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Employment Status: Must operate as an Independent Contractor (1099). Responsible for managing own tax withholdings, home office setup, and work tools.

Skills:

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Solid understanding of core HR principles, ethics, and confidentiality standards.

Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and virtual collaboration tools.

High level of organizational skill, self-motivation, and ability to manage deadlines independently.

Engagement & Compensation Details

Work Structure: 100% Remote, flexible hours.

Hours: Part-time, variable schedule determined by client project scope and new client acquisition.

Compensation: Competitive hourly contract rate based on experience.