HR Intern

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

5h

About The Position

BRC is seeking two motivated and detail-oriented interns to support the Human Resources team with onboarding, orientation, recruitment coordination, and employee relations efforts. This internship offers hands-on experience in HR operations, employee engagement, and recruitment logistics within a mission-driven nonprofit organization. The ideal candidate is organized, professional, adaptable, and comfortable interacting with new hires, staff, and candidates in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Professional demeanor and customer-service mindset
• Interest in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or employee experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience coordinating events, meetings, or administrative processes
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, along with comfort in communicating to external stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare onboarding and orientation materials for new hires
• Support the coordination, logistics, and execution of new hire orientation sessions. Ensure orientation rooms, technology, and supplies are fully prepared
• Assist with taking employee photos for ID badges and internal systems
• Help ensure all required onboarding paperwork and employment forms are completed accurately and on time. Track onboarding documentation and follow up on missing items.
• Complete reference checks for prospective candidates
• Review and maintain internal Point Memo documents ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with current HR policies and practices
• Cross-check memos against relevant procedures, templates, and any applicable labor laws or internal standards. Flag outdated or inconsistent memos for revision and track status updates.
• Work closely with HR Business Partners and other internal stakeholders to validate and revise content as needed and help with Point Memo trainings.
• Communicate professionally with candidates, new hires, and internal staff
• Support general HR administrative projects and special assignments as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and candidate information

Benefits

• Exposure to HR operations and onboarding processes within a large nonprofit organization
• Experience supporting recruitment and employee engagement initiatives
• Professional development and networking opportunities
• Hands-on experience in a collaborative HR environment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed