Human Resources Intern

Job Description

Anticipated Start Date: January 01/27/2025

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Human Resource Intern will assist with human resource activities for WFYI. Intern will work closely with the HR (Human Resources) for a hands-on learning experience.

The WFYI internship program provides participants with robust experiences to use their existing skills and to add new skills to their portfolios. Internships are available throughout the organization and offer additional opportunities for exploration and acces to other departments beyond the assignment, as well as professional development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the essential functions and responsibilities listed below. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Acquire skills in developing a recruitment, onboarding and offboarding process

Aid in training of new Human Resource Information System (HRIS) auxiliary services

Discover various communication tools in speaking with employees

Assist with various benefit related tasks and be a partner with open enrollment

Learn about the company’s HR policies, employee benefits, and other HR-related information to be able to help in responding to employee requests

Complete one HR related project during internship

Attend weekly HR meetings and others that may be required from time to time

Shadow the HR team with our IDE initiative work with the organization

Gain an understanding of payroll and budget systems

Participate in process and workflow creation and updates in HR

Attend and represent WFYI with the HR team at a career fair

Learn to create HR-related reports in payroll, recruitment, and metrics

Aid in the conversion of employee records from paper to electronic following compliance regulations

Other Functions:

Performs other duties/projects as assigned

Required Skills

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience unless otherwise noted below.

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human resources, employment law, or related field and/or equivalent experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Basic/educational understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Ability to interact with others through phone, e-mail, and written correspondence

Ability to perform focused work with close attention to detail

Ability to sit for extended periods of time and to move intermittently throughout the workday

Good speaking and listening skills

Education Required

Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human resources, employment law, or related field and/or equivalent experience.

How to Apply

Visit our website at www.wfyi.org/careers or click the link below to apply.
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