Human Resource Intern - part-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri

Community Mental Health Affiliates•New Britain, CT

4d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

As a Human Resources Intern, you will gain knowledge of the day-to-day operations within the HR Department. You will learn about and support functions of the employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding and retention strategies. Assist the HR team with the administration of HR programs, procedures, plans and guidelines to help align the workforce to ensure alignment and effective delivery of HR support/services to the business

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or PHD degree in Human Resources or Human Resources Leadership.
High School Diploma or GED.
Excellent written/verbal communication, interpersonal, presentation, facilitation, time management, critical thinking, decision-making, and analytical skills.
Technical aptitude and ability to navigate MS Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Valid CT Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Review résumés for entry‑level roles and flag qualified candidates.
Prepare onboarding packets and assist with new‑hire orientation logistics.
Assist with I‑9 audits and reverification tracking.
Assist with maintenance of employee records and ensure compliance with company policies.
Other responsibilities may include general HR support tasks such as organizing documents, assisting with administrative projects, and helping the team with day‑to‑day departmental needs.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages.
403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service.
11 observed holidays.
3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend.
2 CHMA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year.
Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service.
Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs) must be approved annually.
Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability.
A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household.
Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships.
Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment.
Free employee subscriptions to the calm app.
Annual Company Picnic.
CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program.
Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to:
Student loan consolidation and refinancing.
Loan payoff projection dashboard.
Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone.
College cost calculator.
College financial planning.
3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees access to:
Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers.
Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track.
Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable.
The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness.