Human Resources Intern

Pioneer Athletics • Cleveland, OH

37d • $20 - $20

About The Position

Pioneer Athletics is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Human Resources Intern to support our HR department in both daily operations and long‑term project initiatives. This internship is designed to provide hands‑on experience across core HR functions including onboarding, offboarding, employee engagement, benefits support, compliance, and HR systems. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to navigate Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general HR administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, scheduling, and document management.
• Maintain employee records and ensure accuracy and confidentiality of HR information.
• Respond to routine employee inquiries and help route HR‑related questions to the appropriate team member.
• Support HRIS updates, personnel changes, workflow tracking, and reporting activities.
• Prepare onboarding materials and assist with new hire orientation activities.
• Coordinate new hire documentation, background checks, and system setup.
• Ensure onboarding and offboarding checklists are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Contribute to special HR projects related to employee engagement, policy updates, compliance, and process improvement.
• Conduct research on HR best practices and provide recommendations to the HR team.
• Assist in developing or refining HR communications, training materials, and internal resources.
• Support data analysis and reporting for HR initiatives.

Benefits

• Practical, hands‑on experience across essential HR functions
• Exposure to a professional HR environment within a dynamic company
• Opportunity to collaborate with HR professionals and other departments in order to contribute meaningful work to ongoing initiatives
• Flexible scheduling based on academic commitment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern