HR Intern

NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER•Tigard, OR

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Generalist Intern provides broad support to the Human Resources department in a mission-driven healthcare setting. This role offers hands-on experience across multiple HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and HR operations. The intern will gain exposure to HR practices unique to a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), including regulatory compliance, workforce development, and supporting a diverse, patient-centered workforce.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly punctual and dependable.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain discretion with sensitive or confidential information.
Must have excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work under the direction of multiple people.
Intermediate or higher proficiency of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, sometimes with conflicting deadlines.
Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
Familiarity with video conferencing applications and software.
Excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Customer service orientation.
Adaptability and willingness to learn.
Cultural sensitivity and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Problem-solving and critical thinking.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of HR principles or coursework in HR.
Experience with HR systems or administrative support.

Responsibilities

Shadow HR team members across core functions, including recruitment, onboarding, Leave and Benefits, and HR operations, to gain real-time exposure to HR workflows.
Participate in phone interviews, new hire orientations, and HR meetings to understand best practices and organizational standards.
Support onboarding processes, including new hire paperwork and orientation coordination.
Shadow and assist HR team members in the administration of employee leave programs, including FMLA, OFLA, Paid Leave, and ADA accommodations.
Shadow HR staff during compliance-related activities such as audits, credential tracking, and policy implementation.
Attend cross-functional meetings (e.g., operations, clinical leadership) to understand how HR supports a healthcare workforce.
Assist in creating Standard of Work Templates for the employees.
Assist in creating workflows in the NHC-created template.
Assist in creating the HR page on our Intranet NINA.