Human Resources Intern

First National Bank • Lynchburg, VA

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About The Position

First National Bank is seeking a motivated college intern to support the Human Resources Department through a structured summer rotation. The intern will shadow and work alongside four HR team members, gaining hands-on exposure to payroll and benefits administration, audit and reporting, recruiting and onboarding, employee engagement, and training and development. The internship provides guidance and practical experience in how HR supports employees and managers, meets regulatory requirements, and contributes to the Bank’s employee experience.

The intern will assist with HR projects and administrative work, including employee communications, reference guides, reports, presentations, data entry, record maintenance, and process-improvement assignments. The role also involves providing professional service to HR customers and protecting applicant and employee information in accordance with Bank policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Completion of at least two years of college and current enrollment in a college or university program such as human resources, business administration, organizational development, communications, finance, accounting, or another related field.
• Availability to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer, from mid-May through mid-August; must be punctual and dependable.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Canva.
• Interest in learning about the employee lifecycle and a variety of Human Resources functions.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while adapting to changing team and project needs.

Responsibilities

• Shadow payroll and benefits processes and assist with organizing payroll, benefits, leave, time and attendance, HRIS, reporting, reconciliation, and audit-related information.
• Support recruiting and onboarding through job postings, candidate communications, interview scheduling, recruiting events, pre-employment activities, new-hire documentation, orientation, and onboarding coordination.
• Assist with employee events, recognition efforts, internal communications, feedback initiatives, and projects promoting employee connection, satisfaction, retention, and a positive workplace culture.
• Help coordinate classroom and virtual training, maintain training calendars and materials, support new-hire and role-specific learning, assist with Learning Management System activities, and gather feedback on program effectiveness.
• Rotate among four HR team members to observe their responsibilities and understand how HR functions collaborate.
• Assist with HR projects, employee communications, reference guides, reports, presentations, data entry, record maintenance, and process-improvement assignments.
• Provide responsive, professional service to HR customers.
• Protect applicant and employee information by following Bank policies and procedures related to confidentiality, data security, records, and authorized access.

Benefits

• Structured rotation with four HR professionals and exposure to distinct areas of Human Resources.
• Meaningful, real-world assignments that support employees and the Bank.
• Broad experience across payroll, benefits, audit, recruiting, onboarding, engagement, and learning and development.
• Opportunities to connect academic learning with practical HR experience in a regulated banking environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED