Human Resource/Talent Internship (Summer)

Human Resources & Recruitment Intern

The Human Resources & Recruitment Intern provides support to the Human Resources Department with a wide range of daily tasks and projects involving HR compliance, recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and general administrative responsibilities. This internship is designed to offer broad exposure to Human Resources operations and Talent Acquisition processes to help the intern develop practical knowledge and professional experience.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Assist with candidate sourcing and resume review.
• Coordinate interviews, communicate with applicants, and support selection processes.
• Support job postings and recruitment-related documentation.
• Assist with career fair preparation, campus outreach, and recruitment events.
• Help maintain applicant tracking and talent pipeline records.

Human Resources Operations

• Provide front desk coverage and employee-facing HR support.
• Organize and maintain employee personnel files (electronic and paper).
• Assist with onboarding activities and new-hire preparation.
• Support employee engagement projects
• Assist with compliance-related tasks, HR audits, and policy updates.
• Contribute to internal communication efforts, including newsletters and department updates.
• Assist with general HR research, reporting, and administrative duties as assigned.

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behavior. Encourage, coach, and model these behaviors in others. Promote teamwork, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Identify problems and seek solutions. Promote patient and employee satisfaction where possible. Participate in departmental efforts to monitor and report service quality.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college/university pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including grammar and document proofing.
• Experience with social media and web-based systems preferred.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, pay attention to detail, and respond well to feedback.
• Strong interpersonal and telephone skills.

Academic Requirements & Work Schedule

• 2040 hours per week for a 1216 week period.
• Hours and duration determined upon awarding the internship.
• Unpaid internship; a monthly stipend may be offered to support basic needs such as meals, transportation, or lodging.
• Internship focuses on education and hands-on training. Interns are not considered employees and should not expect employment at completion.
• Supervisors will coordinate schedules to avoid academic conflicts.
• Interns receive mid-point and final evaluations based on learning goals.
• Academic credit may be coordinated with the student's institution when feasible.