HR Internship

The Hayes Approach is seeking a spring and/or summer 2023 Human Resources intern who will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and exposure to a wide variety of functional areas of HR including talent acquisition, benefits, payroll, and more.

This is a paid internship. We are also happy to provide class credit if needed. Hours and days are flexible and will be determined with your internship supervisor.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organized with excellent computer skills.
• Has a passion for all things HR and willing to embrace challenges.
• Excited about working with a wide variety of clients in multiple industries.
• A strong believer that, through transforming workplaces, we can truly make the world a better place.

If the above describes you, we’d love to have a conversation! Please upload your resume and cover letter, and we will be in touch!

Job Purpose

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records and documentation for assigned clients.
• Collaborate frequently with clients, payroll and other HR directors to support projects.
• Keep payroll systems up to date with changes.
• Accurately execute the administrative function of Human Resources for assigned clients.
• Assist with recruiting, screening, onboarding, and HR support services for clients.

Skills Needed

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information systems, and similar computer applications.
• Currently enrolled in a Human Resources degree program, preferred but other degree fields are also accepted.

Overview of Tasks

• Answers frequently asked questions from employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.
• Maintains the integrity, accuracy, completeness and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Assist with payroll updates, communicate with accounting on payroll related items.
• Creates offer letters, change of status letters and other employee documentation needed using provided templates.
• Conducts or assists with new hire orientations.
• Assists in PTO and timeclock management as needed.
• General projects as assigned.
• Willingness to pursue ongoing education/training in Human Resources

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, service member status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidates.