What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Human Resources Internship position at Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA)?
HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN
Location: New Castle, DE
Hourly: $16.00 (Undergraduate Student)-$18.00 (Graduate Program Students/Graduates)
Opening Date: November 27, 2024 Closing Date: January 31, 2025
I. POSITION SUMMARY
This position will assist the Human Resources (HR) department with day-to-day
activities. This internship will give the intern valuable, real-world HR experience in the
areas of administration, employment law, employee relations, labor relations, talent
acquisition (TA), training, and benefits.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assists in the administrative requirements of all HR functions and performs related
duties as required and assigned. Assist the HR department in implementing HR
policies and procedures. Assignment may include but not limited to:
o Assists with skill database, help with implementation and refining of some
report functions
o Participate in HR planning meetings, help test and refine HR Metrics.
o Help build functional and some technical requirements for potential TA
software RFP for skills database
o Work on internal applicant referral program
* Assists with miscellaneous special projects as needed such as compensation, benefits,
and employee relation issues.
* Prepares general correspondence and spreadsheets in support of human resources
activities
* Provides routine information to applicants and employees; may assist employees in
completing various employment documents
* Works in teams with entire HR department to solve problems and complete projects
as required and assigned
* Provide the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and
external customers
* Develop formal presentation (Power Point) of summer experience and present at HR
Managers meeting at the end of the program.
III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Generalized knowledge of HR functions
* Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of HR documents and other personal
information
* Effective oral and written communication skills
* MS Office skills, emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
* Ability to provide superior customer service to everyone by responding in a courteous
and efficient manner
IV. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* At least a Junior, recent college graduate or 1st year master's candidate in HR,
Business Administration, Public Administration, or related discipline with intent on
pursuing a career in Human Resources. Classroom or real-world exposure to analytics
preferred.
V. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES
* Valid driver's license
VI. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
* Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with
a financial institution.
* All potential employees will be subject to a background investigation and pre-
employment drug testing
The Delaware River & Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Location: New Castle, DE
Hourly: $16.00 (Undergraduate Student)-$18.00 (Graduate Program Students/Graduates)
Opening Date: November 27, 2024 Closing Date: January 31, 2025
I. POSITION SUMMARY
This position will assist the Human Resources (HR) department with day-to-day
activities. This internship will give the intern valuable, real-world HR experience in the
areas of administration, employment law, employee relations, labor relations, talent
acquisition (TA), training, and benefits.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assists in the administrative requirements of all HR functions and performs related
duties as required and assigned. Assist the HR department in implementing HR
policies and procedures. Assignment may include but not limited to:
o Assists with skill database, help with implementation and refining of some
report functions
o Participate in HR planning meetings, help test and refine HR Metrics.
o Help build functional and some technical requirements for potential TA
software RFP for skills database
o Work on internal applicant referral program
* Assists with miscellaneous special projects as needed such as compensation, benefits,
and employee relation issues.
* Prepares general correspondence and spreadsheets in support of human resources
activities
* Provides routine information to applicants and employees; may assist employees in
completing various employment documents
* Works in teams with entire HR department to solve problems and complete projects
as required and assigned
* Provide the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and
external customers
* Develop formal presentation (Power Point) of summer experience and present at HR
Managers meeting at the end of the program.
III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Generalized knowledge of HR functions
* Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of HR documents and other personal
information
* Effective oral and written communication skills
* MS Office skills, emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
* Ability to provide superior customer service to everyone by responding in a courteous
and efficient manner
IV. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* At least a Junior, recent college graduate or 1st year master's candidate in HR,
Business Administration, Public Administration, or related discipline with intent on
pursuing a career in Human Resources. Classroom or real-world exposure to analytics
preferred.
V. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES
* Valid driver's license
VI. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
* Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with
a financial institution.
* All potential employees will be subject to a background investigation and pre-
employment drug testing
The Delaware River & Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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