2026-A Human Resources Intern (8/2026)

This internship offers valuable insight and experience into Municipal Government Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Prepare new hire orientation packets.
• Assist with maintenance of employee files.
• Assist with recruitment and benefit-related functions.
• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources Department.
• Audit employee files to meet compliance standards.
• Assist with Public Safety Promotional Process development and implementation.
• Participate and assist with special HR projects.
• Act discretely when working with highly confidential Human Resources information.
• Attend HR Department meetings as needed.
• Attend job fairs and hiring events.
• Perform other tasks/projects assigned by the Human Resources Director.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Strong interest in Human Resources.
• Coursework in Human Resources/Organizational Psychology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
• Attention to detail and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); ADP HRIS is a plus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks independently.
• Must be well-organized and possess good follow-up skills.
• Prior office experience preferred.
• Pleasant personality with the ability to interact well with other team members.
• Available for a minimum of twenty (20) hours a week.
• Must provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Willing to work overtime and cooperate with the department’s workload.
• Willing to attend continuing education courses and comply with City of Prattville rules and regulations.
• Must submit to drug screenings for this safety-sensitive position.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Work Environment

• Job duties are typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.
• Employees frequently lift light and occasionally heavy objects and distinguish between shades of color.
• Job duties are typically performed in an office environment.
• Requires the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Requires the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive the nature of sounds by ear.
• Must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress.
• Requires regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

Skills

• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures, and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of personnel administration principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of employee recruitment and hiring principles and practices.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning work.
• Skill in the maintenance of files and records.
• Skill in problem-solving and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in the provision of customer services.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, scanner, fax machine, and copier.

No benefits are provided for this internship position.