Summer Intern Human Resources - Central Office, Hayward

Eden Housing • Hayward, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Eden Housing is seeking a summer Human Resources Intern to assist in our corporate office on a wide range of administrative tasks and special projects supporting the Human Resources Team. The individual will receive general supervision and guidance from more experienced team members. This position is in-person role at the Central Office in Hayward, CA. This role is not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

• Experience handling confidential information
• Experience with tracking tools such as Excel, Smartsheet or Notion.
• Currently studying towards a certificate or degree in Human Resources or similar
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to exercise tact and maintain confidentiality, show initiative, and be a team player.
• Word or Excel experiences a plus.
• Experience analyzing data a plus.
• Ability to relate professionally to staff and interact with a diverse population.
• Knowledge and interest in affordable housing.
• Actively participate in our culture of inclusivity.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel during the business day to Eden properties, training sites and retail stores.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting coordination tasks such as interview scheduling, candidate communications, and maintaining applicant tracking records (as assigned).
• Assist with onboarding logistics (new-hire paperwork checklists, orientation materials, and setup coordination) while maintaining confidentiality.
• Help keep employee files and HR systems organized and up to date (digital filing, data entry, and document quality checks).
• Support employee engagement initiatives (e.g., survey administration support, event logistics, recognition programs) and track participation as needed.
• Assist with drafting and formatting internal HR communications (job postings, onboarding emails, policy reminders) using approved templates.
• Provide general administrative support (meeting notes, mailings, spreadsheet updates, and special projects) to help the HR team meet deadlines.
• Support basic HR reporting and auditing (e.g., tracking training completion, updating dashboards, and verifying data accuracy).
• Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees