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US-MD-Baltimore: Human Resources Intern (National Aquarium in Baltimore)

Human Resources Intern

Job ID:

200975

Job Type:

Parttime, Internship

Salary:

How to Apply:

Submit a resume and cover letter - as MS Word or PDF attachments - to hr@aqua.org.

No phone calls, please.

Job Description:

General Purpose:
The HR Intern provides quality HR compliance and administrative support on a part-time basis to the HR department. Interns are responsible for delivering assistance and administrative support to HR business partners and consultants on various projects.

Essential Functions:
• HR administrative support
o Check HR “hotline” voicemail and deliver any messages
o Check HR inbox and forward messages as appropriate
o Sort and distribute daily mail
o Maintain employee payroll files
o Assist with maintaining Sharepoint site, ensuring updated files, including project reports, job descriptions, etc.
o Assist with proofreading HR documents including audits, handouts, and handbooks.
• Support recruiting process
o Post new positions as requested on internal and external sites
o Sort incoming resumes and forward as appropriate
o Coordinate candidate interviews, and drug screens
o Coordinate administration of background checks and maintenance of results
o Maintain recruitment report
• Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned or required; may work within other departments when needed

Skills Acquired
• Teamwork
o Work proactively with other team members.
o Prioritize activities for the best interest of the team when working on joint projects.
o Openly share new ideas and information with other team members.
o Keep other team members apprised to avoid surprises and disappointed clients.
• Meeting employees’ needs / internal client satisfaction
o Maintain a satisfied level of customer service with employees.
o Properly handle employee requests through responsiveness, follow-up, and escalation.
o Communicate your availability through voice mail greetings / email out-of-office assistant.
• Develop and Maintain HR compliance knowledge
o Begin to develop a current knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
o Keep abreast of new developments in the HR field.
o Develop a working knowledge of HR information databases and searchable resources.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Active pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Personable, able to comfortably and pleasantly deal with a variety of people
• Proficient in English: both written and verbal combined with very strong communication skills
• Problem solving capabilities necessary to accomplish the duties and tasks of the position
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Ability to effectively learn and acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Ability to share knowledge and work in a strong team oriented environment.
• Detail oriented
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook