Human Resources Intern
About The Position
The Lighthouse of Houston is seeking a Human Resources Intern for a two-month summer assignment. The internship provides hands-on experience through collaborative projects, job shadowing, and professional development activities. Working under the supervision of the Human Resources Director, the intern will assist with human resources activities and collaborate with the Human Resources Director, Vice President of Operations, and support departments to help meet organizational and departmental expectations and cultivate a people-centric culture. The intern is expected to be a team player who demonstrates humility, trustworthiness, respect, and the organization’s LIGHT Principles: Leadership, Integrity, Growth, Humility, and Trust. The role calls for commitment to continuous learning, openness to change, and a teamwork mentality. The organization’s mission is to enable and empower people who are blind or have low vision to realize their full potential.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in college or university as a junior or senior.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Demonstrate a professional work ethic and handle confidential information.
- Good customer service, relationship-building, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work with HR performance and talent acquisition tools.
- Ability to learn and acquire new knowledge and skills effectively.
- Ability to share knowledge and work in a strong team-oriented environment.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Punctuality and strong time-management skills.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Demonstrate humility, trustworthiness, respect, and the LIGHT Principles of Leadership, Integrity, Growth, Humility, and Trust.
Responsibilities
- Assist with human resources policies and procedures to support legal and ethical compliance.
- Work with the Human Resources Director on EEOC compliance and government reporting.
- Observe and assist with performance management processes, including goal setting and performance evaluations.
- Assist with new employee orientation and onboarding and offboarding processes.
- Attend meetings with other departments and collaborate on projects and initiatives, contributing ideas and perspectives.
- Update and maintain employee records and generate reports using the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
- Research human resources best practices and make recommendations for improvement.
- Assist with benefits administration, including communicating with employees about benefits or changes.
- Assist with employee relations issues, including investigations and conflict resolution.
- Assist with full life-cycle recruiting, including creating job requisitions and postings and supporting job offers and other recruiting functions.
- Help create job fairs and professional development programs for applicants and employees.
- Identify opportunities to optimize and streamline human resources processes and programs.
- Assist with setting up and documenting employee training using the HRIS.
- Perform other human resources duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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