Human Resources Intern

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and HRlS.
• Understanding the importance of employment law and compliance, especially regarding employment eligibility, confidentiality, proper maintenance of employee files, and forms management.
• Oral Communication - Speaks very clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Response well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in various meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; offers and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; promotes teamwork; puts the success of team above own interests; capable of building morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; promotes and complies with a harassment-free environment; fosters the theory of building a diverse workforce and business relationships.
• Ethics - Treat people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Follows reporting policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands the organization's strengths & weaknesses.
• Judgment - Displays the willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains the reasoning for decisions; makes timely decisions.
• Motivation – Consistently sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; participates in the company quality improvement process.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertake self-development activities; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

The Ideal Candidate

If you are passionate and ready to take on the challenge of providing exceptional customer service in a complex, diverse, people-first culture, then you have what it takes to be a successful Human Resources Intern. Job requirements include:

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Intermediate experience with MS Office and internet programs.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong analytical skillset, organizational skills, and attention to detail/data.
• Ability to make decisions.
• Ability to respect the confidentiality of sensitive employee data.

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