HR & Talent Intern

Vertex Education • Chandler, AZ

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About The Position

Be the one who makes a difference! At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers, courageous leaders, and passionate believers in changing lives through education. As a purpose-led education services provider, our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients, schools, students, and communities. Be the one who makes a difference—with us. The HR & Talent Assistant (Part-Time Internship) plays a vital role in supporting the recruitment and HR operations that help schools hire and retain high-quality educators. Working closely with experienced HR professionals, this role provides hands-on experience with candidate screening, interview coordination, credential documentation, and HR systems across multiple education clients. With opportunities for mentorship, learning, and meaningful contribution, this internship is ideal for a student or recent graduate eager to grow in Human Resources while advancing educational outcomes.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate from a bachelor’s degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially for phone outreach and scheduling coordination.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn HRIS platforms quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with HRIS platforms or data entry tasks.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems or recruitment processes.
• Demonstrated interest in Talent Acquisition, HR operations, or educational HR support.
• Experience working in a team or internship environment with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition Support: Conduct initial phone screens and provide timely follow-up communication to applicants.
• Coordinate interview scheduling between candidates and the Talent Acquisition team.
• Assist with posting job openings across platforms and tracking candidate pipelines.
• Maintain professional and responsive communication with applicants throughout the recruitment process.
• HRIS & Credential Management: Upload and maintain accurate teacher credentials and documentation in HRIS platforms.
• Ensure compliance by auditing credential files and verifying completeness.
• Maintain confidentiality and data integrity when managing personnel records.
• Support data entry and updates within multiple client HRIS systems as needed.
• Administrative HR Support: Assist with onboarding tasks, such as paperwork tracking and scheduling.
• Provide general administrative support across HR and Talent Acquisition projects.
• Help maintain digital and physical HR documentation and filing systems.
• Participate in ad-hoc HR initiatives and support shifting team priorities.
• Internship Learning & Collaboration: Engage with HR professionals to gain exposure to real-world HR practices.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to ongoing HR process improvements.
• Take on stretch assignments to broaden understanding of the HR function.
• Seek and respond to feedback to support personal and professional growth.

Benefits

• Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, with unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance.
• Be able to care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits and invest in your future with 401(k) plans with a 6% employer match on your contributions.
• Enhance your growth and development with mentoring and money to take training classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees