What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Intern position at Portage Learning?
Job Type
Full-time, Internship
Description
Job Title : Human Resources Intern
Date : 02 / 28 / 2024
Reports to : Director of Learning and Organizational Development
Department : Finance
Status : Non-Exempt - Seasonal Intern
General Summary :
The mission of Portage Learning is to provide students with exceptional academic preparation via quality, accessible, and innovative methods as we assist schools in admitting and educating well-prepared students to succeed in their professions and vocations, positively impacting their communities. We believe this commitment to the individual student is founded on our core values as a company. We fulfill our mission and purpose through service, excellence, innovation, and support. These same ideals are shared in our view of work and how it plays out in each individual employee. At Portage Learning, we believe the growth of a person, as a whole, is necessary for reaching both professional and personal accomplishments. We care about the people who work here and the meaningful impact they have on others.
The main objective of this paid summer internship is to apply classroom learning to real world challenges. Through this experience you will gain practical, challenging, and meaningful on the job work experience as a human resources professional. The Human Resource Intern will work closely with the Sr. Finance and Business Administration Analyst and other members of the Finance team to help maintain employee records, update company policies, research human resource trends, and aid in the hiring / onboarding process.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions) :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).
- Assist in the maintenance of permanent and electronic employee files.
- Help monitor job postings, sort employment applications, and create interview materials.
- Help onboard new employees and ensure proper documentation is completed and recorded.
- Participate in the research, development, and updating of company policies and procedures.
- Research guidelines and regulations pertaining to employment law.
- Provide support to the Director of Learning and Organizational Development as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge / Skills Required :
Qualifications (Education Requirements / Experience) :
Requirements
Work Environment :
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, projectors, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work :
This is a summer internship, full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically 9 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Must be able to work from the office located in Chippewa Township, PA.
Travel :
This job does not require travel outside of the office.
Other Duties Disclaimer :
This is not an all-inclusive document. Additional duties, expectations, demands, etc. may be added or changed to this document on an as-needed basis in order to meet organizational goals.
Salary Description
Salary : $13
