HR INTERN

Riverside Healthcare•Kankakee, IL

4d•$15 - $15

About The Position

The Human Resources Intern will participate in a structured rotational program designed to provide hands-on experience across multiple areas of Human Resources. This internship offers practical exposure to recruitment, employee relations, physician recruitment, onboarding, and generalist HR functions. The HR Intern will ensure excellent HR assistance and support for internal and external customers while contributing to efficient HR department operations. Through guided rotations, the intern will develop a comprehensive understanding of HR processes within a healthcare environment. Rotational Areas & Responsibilities: Recruitment (2-3 Weeks) Assist with sourcing candidates through job boards and internal systems Schedule interviews and coordinate communication with candidates and hiring managers Send and review video interviews Support recruitment tracking and reporting Participate in intake meetings and observe candidate screening processes Employee Relations (2-3 Weeks) Shadow HR leadership on employee relations matters Assist with documentation and tracking of employee concerns Support preparation of materials for investigations and follow-up actions Learn and assist with policy interpretation and application Physician Recruitment (2-3 Weeks) Assist with coordination of physician candidate interviews and site visits Support communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process Help track recruitment activity and maintain recruitment files Gain exposure to contract and onboarding coordination processes specific to providers Onboarding & HR Operations (2-3 Weeks) Assist with new hire onboarding processes, including orientation preparation Ensure accurate completion and filing of new hire documentation Coordinate pre-employment requirements and onboarding checklists Support new employee engagement initiatives HR Generalist & Administrative Functions (Ongoing Throughout Internship) Accurately scan and file documents into electronic HR records Assist with HRIS projects and data integrity initiatives Transition agency and legacy files to electronic records Support compensation and benefits documentation processes Provide quality HR support and service to HR managers and their areas of responsibility Assist with reporting, tracking metrics, and special HR projects Learning Objectives: By the end of the internship, the HR Intern will: Understand the full employee lifecycle from recruitment through employee relations Gain exposure to physician/provider recruitment processes Develop foundational HR administrative and generalist skills Strengthen professional communication and organizational skills Build working knowledge of HR compliance and documentation standards

Requirements

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and the ability to learn additional software applications
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Must be a critical thinker and problem-solver with the ability to manager multiple priorities
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing at all levels in the organization.
Effective communication skills, Ability to Maintain Confidentiality, Accuracy and Quality of Work required, Adaptability to changing work demands, Dependability, Problem Solving, Planning/Organizing, Orienting Employees, Teamwork, Understanding of HR role and processes.
High school graduate or equivalent required with college-level coursework

Nice To Haves

Previous office experience/Human Resources experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with sourcing candidates through job boards and internal systems
Schedule interviews and coordinate communication with candidates and hiring managers
Send and review video interviews
Support recruitment tracking and reporting
Participate in intake meetings and observe candidate screening processes
Shadow HR leadership on employee relations matters
Assist with documentation and tracking of employee concerns
Support preparation of materials for investigations and follow-up actions
Learn and assist with policy interpretation and application
Assist with coordination of physician candidate interviews and site visits
Support communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process
Help track recruitment activity and maintain recruitment files
Gain exposure to contract and onboarding coordination processes specific to providers
Assist with new hire onboarding processes, including orientation preparation
Ensure accurate completion and filing of new hire documentation
Coordinate pre-employment requirements and onboarding checklists
Support new employee engagement initiatives
Accurately scan and file documents into electronic HR records
Assist with HRIS projects and data integrity initiatives
Transition agency and legacy files to electronic records
Support compensation and benefits documentation processes
Provide quality HR support and service to HR managers and their areas of responsibility
Assist with reporting, tracking metrics, and special HR projects

Benefits

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable.
Our Total Rewards package includes: Compensation
Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:
Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work