HR Services Paid Intern

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints•Salt Lake City, UT

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Services Paid Intern supports the HR Services Team, which assists the Church workforce and HR professionals worldwide with services including leave management, background checks, relocations, conflicts of interest, new-hire orientation, on-call management, benefits support, leadership development, and HR process improvement. The intern provides transactional support for day-to-day operations and participates in strategic process-improvement projects within the HR Department, collaborating with HR representatives and other workforce members throughout the internship. This is a full-time internship expected to last one year. The position is based in Salt Lake City and requires multiple days per week in the office. Basic medical benefits are provided. Applicants must be current college or university students or recent graduates (within the previous 12 months). Church employment is limited to members who are worthy of a temple recommend. The Church is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a college or university program, or a recent graduate within the previous 12 months.
Ability to use computers and Microsoft Office Suite products effectively.
Ability to learn new computer programs and systems quickly.
Ability to capture, prioritize, track, and execute tasks in consultation with a manager.
Basic understanding of HR functions and employment law.
Beginning-to-intermediate Excel ability, including experience with formulas and pivot functionality.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience providing excellent customer service.
Ability to read and follow detailed instructions with limited supervision.
Openness to experience and willingness to learn and receive constructive feedback.
Some project-management experience.
Ability to align with and advance organizational goals and objectives.
Demonstrated computer skills, with significant experience in spreadsheet, database, presentation, word-processing, and email software.
Excellent writing, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and promote the standards and teachings of the Church in the work setting.
Ability to analyze and document complex legal situations and explain them effectively to others.
Demonstrated initiative in completing projects and staying on task.
Attention to detail and experience in research.
Ability to learn complex processes quickly.
Must be a Church member worthy of a temple recommend.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a legal setting; it is helpful but not required, and training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Complete project tasks assigned by the HR Services Manager and HR Supervisor.
Frequently collaborate with HR Services Team members and other HR professionals.
Provide day-to-day transactional HR support through a ticket management system.
Communicate with HR representatives and employees about HR transactions.
Support HR process-improvement initiatives by tracking notes, leading breakout groups, and completing project-management documentation.
Provide analytical support on projects, including basic data cleanup, analysis, and reporting.
Lead internal process-improvement efforts for selected HR processes.