HR Intern

Community Access Inc•New York, NY

About The Position

The HR internship provides hands-on experience in human resources, offering opportunities to learn about recruitment, employee relations, and HR administration. Interns will gain exposure to various HR functions such as onboarding, training, and compliance, while working alongside experienced professionals. The internship aims to assist in the development of practical skills, enhance understanding of HR best practices, and prepare interns for future careers in the field.

Requirements

Have an understanding, appreciation and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access.
Establish and maintain polite, professional and effective working relationships with all employees and participants alike during the performance of duties.
Completion of relevant training program
Good oral and written communication skills.
Be creative and flexible.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position.
Good customer service experience
Intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with navigating various applications and systems.
Demonstrated flexibility with ability to change priorities with limited notice.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain personnel folders in accordance with organizational standards.
Gain comprehensive understanding of the full-cycle employee experience.
Develop insight into the agency onboarding process, including procedures from background checks to new hire orientation.
Learn fundamental HR compliance practices, such as preparing audits and responding to employee information requests.
Participate in HR department meetings to gain an overview of the services provided.
Acquire knowledge of general HR correspondence protocols.
Support the department as it integrates AI to provide improved customer service.
Offer clerical and administrative assistance to Human Resources, handling tasks like document filing, organizing records, and entering data.
Support the Human Resources Director and/or Chief People Officer with administrative duties when requested.
Help the HR team by assisting in recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding activities.
Aid the HR team with payroll administration and leave management.
Collaborate with the HR team on process improvement projects,
Provide necessary administrative help for Employee Engagement Program and HR-led events.
Participate in assigned special projects.
Carry out other tasks as instructed.