HR - Intern HR Intern

Vancrest Corporate Office•Van Wert, OH

About The Position

Vancrest Health Care Centers is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented HR Intern to join its corporate HR team. The intern will work closely with the Director of Human Resources and the recruiting team on projects involving recruitment, employee retention, employee engagement, HR analytics, and general HR operations. The internship offers hands-on experience supporting employees and facilities across a healthcare organization. This is a paid, part-time internship with flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments. It is expected to last approximately 12–16 weeks, with the possibility of extension based on business needs and student availability. Vancrest can coordinate with colleges and universities to support academic internship requirements when applicable. College internship credit may be available, subject to school approval. Vancrest Health Care Centers provides care and services to residents and communities. Its Human Resources team supports the workforce through recruiting, employee development, and employee support. Vancrest Health Care Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to learn.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Previous HR experience is not required.
Potential eligibility for college internship credit, subject to school approval.

Responsibilities

Assist with recruitment activities, including reviewing job postings, tracking applicants, and conducting recruiting research.
Support the coordination of job fairs, recruiting events, and college outreach initiatives.
Research recruiting sources and strategies to attract qualified candidates.
Track recruiting metrics and prepare reports.
Assist with developing, distributing, and analyzing employee surveys.
Support retention initiatives, including new-hire surveys and stay interviews.
Review employee feedback and identify opportunities to improve employee satisfaction.
Assist with employee recognition and engagement initiatives.
Maintain HR dashboards, spreadsheets, and reports.
Analyze employee turnover, retention, and recruiting trends.
Help prepare presentations and reports for HR leadership.
Participate in special projects to improve HR processes and employee experiences.
Assist with reviewing and updating HR policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
Support employee onboarding and training initiatives.
Organize HR documents and maintain accurate records.
Perform additional HR-related duties and projects as assigned.