Description
Job Summary:
The Human Resources Intern provides administrative and project support to the HR team while gaining hands-on exposure across multiple areas of HR. This internship is ideal for someone exploring a career in Human Resources who is not yet sure which specialty to pursue and wants to experience a variety of work with our team (such as recruiting support, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes, HR operations, employee engagement, and workplace compliance). The intern will learn through guided projects, day-to-day team support, and opportunities to shadow and collaborate with different HR team members.
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills):
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Currently pursuing or recently completed coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field preferred
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organization skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
- Willingness to learn and take direction in a fast-paced environment
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support recruiting coordination by helping schedule interviews, preparing candidate communications, and maintaining recruiting trackers.
- Assist with onboarding and employee lifecycle tasks, including preparing new-hire materials, drafting welcome communications, and organizing orientation logistics.
- Maintain accurate HR records by updating files and/or HRIS data, tracking required documents, and following established confidentiality practices.
- Support employee engagement and HR communications by drafting and formatting announcements, creating simple reference guides, and assisting with event or program logistics.
- Provide basic HR support by responding to routine questions, routing requests to the right HR contact, and documenting follow-ups as needed.
- Contribute to HR projects (e.g., process updates, audit/checklist prep, file documentation) and attend team meetings/shadowing to learn how HR decisions are made.
- Collaborate with multiple HR team members to complete assigned tasks across different HR focus areas and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
Working Conditions:
- This position is hybrid, with a mix of in-office and remote work based on team needs and the intern’s schedule.
- Occasional travel may be required for training or meetings.
- Standard work hours will align primarily to Eastern Time, with occasional flexibility to support teammates in other U.S. time zones.
- Some tasks may require occasional work outside standard hours, and advance notice will be provided when possible.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time, based on business needs.
PowerSecure is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law
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