Human Resources Intern

Summary of Position:

The Human Resources Intern will support the Human Resources team by assisting with key administrative and compliance initiatives. This internship offers hands-on experience in HR operations, document management, policy development, and employee engagement support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of an HR retention policy, including research and drafting support
• Audit and update federal and state labor law posters based on employee locations; ensure compliance with posting requirements by reviewing relevant labor laws
• Scan, organize, and digitize HR paper files into the HRIS system, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
• Support the development and organization of new hire orientation materials to enhance the onboarding process
• Conduct a comprehensive audit of employee files to ensure completeness and compliance with internal standards
• Assist in creating and maintaining an HR events calendar to support employee engagement and internal initiatives
• Help organize and structure the HR shared drive to improve document accessibility and consistency
• Perform administrative tasks, including data entry, email correspondence, and general project support

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on business needs.

Job Detail: People Management

• This role does not have any direct reports

Job Detail: Conduct

• Comports oneself in a professional manner at all times, acting as an unbiased, nonpartisan and objective representative of the Association
• Contribute to a positive work environment through actions and interactions with others
• Demonstrate professionalism in all areas of communication including verbal, written, and physical body language
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment about what to say and when to say it
• Convey a positive and professional image of the Association to others
• Create opportunities or minimize potential issues by taking a proactive approach to assignments
• Actively seeks job-related training and educational opportunities
• Support the staff purpose statement and our Core Values to BE THE BEST you can, to strive for excellence and be the best you can be, both professionally & personally

Education & Skills:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Familiarity with HR systems or interest in learning HRIS platforms
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working within brand guidelines and templates.

Physical Requirements

• Hybrid Workplace: Works in both a standard office environment with some remote work opportunities.  Employees are required to travel to the HQ as needed for all staff & department meetings, events, quarterly all staff events, etc. as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds, on occasion as needed, such as office products and supplies. 
• Must be willing to travel overnight a few times per year (< 10% travel) and work overtime when required as per business needs.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to communicate via phone and in person, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arm, and to sit at a desk and use a computer for prolonged periods of time, with reasonable breaks.  The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.