Human Resources Intern

About the role

The HR Intern will provide part-time administrative and operational support to the HR function at our Waterbury, CT facility. This role is intended for a candidate who can work part-time during the school year.

Responsibilities

• Supporting employee engagement initiatives and coordinating employee events
• Aid in planning and supporting community outreach initiatives, including employee volunteer activities and local events
• Assist with HR projects and departmental initiatives
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation and system updates
• Maintain and update employee data in the HRIS, including organizational changes and new hires
• Aid in recruiting activities such as job postings, interview scheduling, and candidate tracking
• Coordinate and administer HR training sessions
• Update and revise job descriptions as needed
• Other tasks may include HR data entry and HRIS administration, HR audits and reports, compliance-related tasks, implementation and documentation of HR policies and procedures, and providing general administrative support to the HR team

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Human Resource Management, or related field.

Ability to work part-time during the school year and part-time during academic breaks (preferred)

Ability to communicate in Spanish preferred (verbal)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Willingness to learn, ask questions, and support routine HR operations

Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Qualifications

None specified

Skills

None specified

Benefits

None specified

Pay

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 35,000

Salary Maximum: 55,000

Incentive: No

Schedule

Part-time