Human Resources Intern

Chatham County Government•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Chatham County Human Resources has two spring internship openings for undergraduate or graduate students in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related fields. Interns gain hands-on experience and contribute to HR work across Talent Management, Benefits, Compensation and Compliance, and Workforce Development. This is a temporary, part-time internship with weekly hours that may vary. Interns may be asked to report to work as part of a disaster operations team during emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or graduated within the past year, in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, or a closely related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Complete projects for the Talent Management, Benefits, or Compensation and Compliance & Workforce Development teams.
Assist with recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, training, benefits, compensation, and workforce development projects.
Support HR staff with data collection, data entry, reporting, research, and preparation of presentations and informational materials.
Help maintain accurate employee records, HR databases, forms, and other departmental documentation.
Participate in recruitment events, employee programs, training sessions, meetings, and other HR activities.
Assist with projects to improve HR processes, employee services, and organizational effectiveness.
Research human resources practices, policies, workforce trends, and related topics.
Support the development and distribution of employee communications and training materials.
Assist with benefits- and compensation-related projects and administrative activities.
Provide professional and courteous customer service to employees and applicants while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
Complete online and in-person training activities.
Perform other related duties and assigned special projects.