Intern- Human Resources

Alleghany Highlands Community Services • Covington, VA

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About The Position

Alleghany Highlands Community Services (AHCS) is seeking a motivated Human Resources Intern to gain practical experience in a busy, mission-driven Human Resources department. The department supports employees who provide behavioral health, developmental disability, and substance use services throughout the community. The intern will work directly with the HR team and gain exposure to multiple areas of the employee lifecycle and day-to-day HR operations.

This is a paid internship with flexible scheduling based on academic and internship requirements. It offers hands-on experience working with Human Resources professionals in a community-based behavioral healthcare organization and may help meet applicable college or university internship requirements.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or a related field.
• Interested in gaining practical Human Resources experience.
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• Professional and able to communicate effectively.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and learning new systems.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Willing to take initiative, ask questions, and learn.
• Able to demonstrate confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive employee and organizational information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment activities, including interview coordination and candidate communication.
• Support new employee onboarding and orientation.
• Assist with employee records, personnel files, and HR documentation.
• Support training and professional development activities.
• Help prepare HR communications, forms, and employee resources.
• Support employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
• Assist with HR compliance activities.
• Participate in special HR projects and process-improvement initiatives.
• Gain exposure to day-to-day HR operations and the full employee lifecycle.
• Handle sensitive employee and organizational information with confidentiality and discretion.

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Flexible scheduling based on academic and internship requirements
• Opportunity to meet applicable college or university internship requirements
• Hands-on experience working directly with Human Resources professionals
• Experience within a community-based behavioral healthcare organization

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed