Human Resources Intern

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is an international law firm seeking a Human Resources Intern to support its Human Resources department. The intern will provide administrative and logistical support across recruiting, events, invoicing, onboarding, recognition, compensation, and other HR projects while delivering strong service to firm personnel.

What you'll do:

• Support the Recruiting team with the following:
• Schedule interviews
• Conduct reference checks
• Conduct market research
• Post requisitions in our Applicant Tracking System
• Reviewing resumes
• Assist the Human Resources team with internal client meeting preparation and follow-up
• Coordinate with Conference Services to schedule rooms and order foods for various HR events, training, interviews, etc
• Process department invoices and expense reports for approval in the Firm’s electronic invoice payment system
• Support the Human Resources Project Manager by providing assistance with the firm’s onboarding system and recognition system
• Assist the Compensation Team in maintaining job description governance processes, including the review, administration, and updating of position documentation, and supporting Salary.com administrative activities
• Perform other administrative tasks or projects as needed

What they're looking for:

• High School diploma required
• Current University enrollment required
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong oral and written communication skills, discretion and tact
• Commitment to maintain confidentiality of employee, office, firm and client information and adhering to the Firm's Core Values
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust to changing priorities and deadlines in a professional manner
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Strong work ethic with the willingness and ability to assume new tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment and common sense
• Strong service orientation, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with users, peers, office and firm management, and outside business partners
• Current University enrollment required. An interest and program of study in Human Resources or Organizational Development is a plus, though not required