Intern - HR

PowerSecure, Inc. • Durham, NC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Intern provides administrative and project support to the HR
team while gaining hands-on exposure across multiple areas of HR. This
internship is ideal for someone exploring a career in Human Resources who is not
yet sure which specialty to pursue and wants to experience a variety of work
with our team (such as recruiting support, onboarding and employee lifecycle
processes, HR operations, employee engagement, and workplace compliance). The
intern will learn through guided projects, day-to-day team support, and
opportunities to shadow and collaborate with different HR team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
• Willingness to learn and take direction in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Currently pursuing or recently completed coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting coordination by helping schedule interviews, preparing candidate communications, and maintaining recruiting trackers.
• Assist with onboarding and employee lifecycle tasks, including preparing new-hire materials, drafting welcome communications, and organizing orientation logistics.
• Maintain accurate HR records by updating files and/or HRIS data, tracking required documents, and following established confidentiality practices.
• Support employee engagement and HR communications by drafting and formatting announcements, creating simple reference guides, and assisting with event or program logistics.
• Provide basic HR support by responding to routine questions, routing requests to the right HR contact, and documenting follow-ups as needed.
• Contribute to HR projects (e.g., process updates, audit/checklist prep, file documentation) and attend team meetings/shadowing to learn how HR decisions are made.
• Collaborate with multiple HR team members to complete assigned tasks across different HR focus areas and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees