Human Resources Internship

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POSITION: Human Resources Intern (Volunteer)

Division:YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee

SUPERVISOR:Human Resources Assistant

Department: Human Resources

Under the direction of the Human Resources Assistant, the HR Intern will provide excellent service to YMCA employees by providing critical support in the administration of the day-to-day operations and special projects of the Human Resources department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that daily care of YMCA employees is first priority through prompt, courteous interactions with staff and outside parties via phone, e-mail and in person.
• Assist with the management of new employee paperwork process. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Conduct background checks.
  • Update and track the new hire packet process.
  • Prepare new hire paperwork and assure complete and accurate personnel files.
  • Co-conduct new hire paperwork orientation.
  • Enter employee data in HRIS timely and accurately.
  • Maintain employee files and the HR filing system.
  • Create an achieving system for tracking closed exempt position information.
  • Assist with posting and tracking current open position announcements.
  • Perform miscellaneous office duties and assist with day-to-day operations of the HR office such as unemployment requests, sorting mail and faxes, and filing.
  • Perform special projects that may include creating an HR department structure communication and assist with an employee engagement survey.

• Attend HR staff meetings and discuss status reports on projects.
• Assumes other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• This position requires a high school degree and some college experience.
• Human Resources major is preferred.
• Previous office experience preferred.

SKILLS and/or QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be pro-active, detailed oriented, and possess good follow-through while adhering to guidelines.
• Computer experience required (proficiency in MS Office and HRIS systems).
• Must be able to be flexible with a variety of job assignments.
• Must remain confidential with all employee information.