Human Resources Intern

Job Description

Job Description

This position is located onsite in Covington, Louisiana for the remainder of the spring semester and summer.

Department : Administration-Human Resources

Job Status : Temporary / Part-time

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Reports To : Human Resources Manager

Job Type : Regular

Positions Supervised : None

Under the general and direct supervision of the HR Manager. Provides general administrative support for the Human Resources department with a focus on recruitment and file management efforts.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Function Statements

Prepare or maintain employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.

Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.

Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.

Assist with scheduling and conducting new employee onboarding activities and orientations.

Assist with maintaining and updating human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks or directories, or performance evaluation forms.

Assist the HR Manager with selecting qualified job applicants or refer them to managers

Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.

Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants.

Contact job applicants to inform them of the status of their applications.

Assist the HR Manager with developing and implementing recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.

Assist the HR Manager with analyzing employment-related data and preparing required reports.

Assist the HR Manager with auditing HR files.

Coordinate with outside staffing agencies to secure temporary employees, based on departmental needs.

Available as an employee resource to answer general questions concerning employee benefits.

Assist with HRIS management.

Complete special projects as assigned by HR Manager

Assist the HR Manager with department tasks assigned.

Competency Statements

Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.

Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his / her actions.

Skills & Abilities

Education :

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) : Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Qualifications :

A genuine interest in pursuing a career in HR, demonstrated through coursework, previous internship experience, or relevant HR-related activities

Knowledge of labor laws and regulations is preferred but not required

Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain high ethical standards.

Available to work part-time during the spring semester with potential availability for a full-time role in the summer.

Experience :

No Experience Required

Computer Skills :

Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS systems