Human Resources Coordinator Intern

Position Summary:

The Buckingham is seeking an intern who is interested in gaining experience and knowledge in a variety of areas within the Human Resources function.  In this position, the intern will assist with the day-to day functioning of the HR department, learn how to take skills they have acquired in school and apply them in a professional setting. The Human Resources Director will supervise the HR intern throughout his/her assignment.

Duties will include:

• Assisting in the hiring process, including posting job openings, reviewing resumes, making job offers.
• Assist with new team member paperwork, payroll issues, onboarding and termination, use of a payroll management database, and HRIS. 
• Assist with employee benefits issues related to open enrollment and benefits enrollment.
• Create new personnel files and prepare materials for open enrollment.
• Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.
• Assist with new hire orientation including onboarding, reference checks, state required reports, and new hire paperwork.
• Assist and track mandatory trainings, required immunizations, general employee compliance and nursing certifications as required by law. 
• Create, organize and audit personnel filing system and file records appropriately.
• File payroll related documents.
• Assist with coordinating and planning community events for employees.
• Update our internal databases and documents.
• Support the Human Resources Director with critical projects, create presentations, and/or prepare HR-related reports as needed.
• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources Department.
• Jr recruiter-sourcing candidates online, updating job ads and conducting background checks
• Collaborate with mangers to identify hiring needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications:

• Current or recent enrollment in a graduate or undergraduate degree program with an interest and aptitude to work in Human Resources, or non-profit management/ administrative fields.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
• Strong PC skills including, proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills