Human Resources Intern

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Job Title: Human Resource Intern

Company & Contact: Acenda Integrated Health, HRCares@Acendahealth.org

Program: Human Resources

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

Part-Time 15-20 hours per week.  Flexible hours, 3-5 days/week

Non-Exempt

Compensation: $20.00/hour paid weekly

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented intern to support our Human Resources Department. This internship will offer an understanding a Non-Profit Human Resources Department and will be involved in Recruiting, Onboarding, HRIS, Benefits and Events. As an integrated health organization Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support in the recruiting process by sourcing, phone screening, updating Requisitions, creating offer letters, making offers and managing candidates along the pipeline
• Support the onboarding process for new hires, including document collection, assisting with hosting orientation meetings, and ensuring timely completion of all required forms
• Help track and report on onboarding progress and metrics
• Support the organizational effectiveness of the HR team
• Assist with the development of internal communications to be posted on our Intranet
• Prepare and modify training documents or other materials
• Gain experience in our HRIS
• Assist in answering workforce member questions about
• Assist with other projects as needed

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Interpersonal Communication
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Cultural Competence & Adaptation
• Practice-Based Learning & Quality Improvement
• Informatics

Learning Objectives:

Throughout the duration of the internship, the intern will learn how to:

• Develop Job Requisitions by using information from the Job Descriptions, collaborating with Hiring Managers and uploading the Requisition in our Applicant Tracking System
• Source Candidates for posted positions
• Manage the full cycle recruiting process in our Applicant Tracking System
• Conduct first phone interviews
• Make an offer of employment
• Create an offer letter
• Manage the recruitment process for a positive candidate experience
• Co-host bi-weekly onboarding of new hires
• Process new hire documents such as W-4 and I-9
• Plan and coordinate leadership meetings
• Manage Microsoft Outlook calendar
• Exhibit professional behavior in emails, calendar invites, virtual and in person meetings
• Improve verbal communication with internal and external customers

Education, Work Experience and/or Skills Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s level program in Human Resources, Business or a related major at a NJ Institute of Higher Learning
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.
• Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.   
• Repeated motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• The employee must occasionally move about to accomplish tasks, adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information
• Ability to drive a vehicle

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

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