Human Resources Intern

Salary Range: $20/hour, up to 20 hours/week 

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Human Resources

The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community. 

The Human Resources Department at the Dalton School seeks a Human Resources Intern for the Spring/Summer 2026. This role will provide support to Dalton's HR team in day-to-day administrative tasks, recruiting & onboarding activities, employee records/HRIS, employment trainings and special HR projects. This internship offers hands-on exposure to human resources in an educational setting and is an excellent opportunity for someone pursuing a career in HR, organizational development, or related fields. 

Responsibilities:

• Support onboarding and new-hire orientation: prepare documentation, update HRIS/employee records, ensure proper completion of forms.
• Maintain and update employee information in HR systems/databases (HRIS), including filing, data entry, tracking employee status changes. 
• Provide administrative support to the HR team: prepare documents and correspondence, manage HR-related calendars, respond to basic employee/department inquiries, assist with events. 
• Contribute to HR projects: e.g., mandatory trainings, employee handbook & policy updates, leave administration, etc. 
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive HR information at all times.

 Qualifications:

The ideal candidate brings enthusiasm, flexibility, and a deep commitment to learning. Key qualifications include:

• Currently enrolled in (or recent graduate of) a Bachelor’s degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field. 
• Strong interest in human resources and eagerness to learn in a hands-on setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational ability and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with HRIS or applicant tracking systems and AI tools is a plus. 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and acting with discretion.

The Dalton School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law in the administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.

Application Instructions 

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment