Summer Intern, Human Resources
Enterprise Community Partners
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Columbia • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $20 - $28 per hour
Job Level
About the role
- Assist with special projects related to HR operations, employee engagement, onboarding, and HR metrics.
- Work with the HR team to research best practices, develop possible new approaches, and create tools and templates.
- Help collect, organize, and perform basic analysis on data related to people processes, organizational effectiveness initiatives, and the employee user experience.
- Support the use of HR systems, surveys, and collaboration tools to improve efficiency and enhance the employee experience.
- Assist with documenting and mapping people processes and components of the HR operating model to improve clarity, consistency, and alignment across the organization.
- Help create summaries and presentation materials that communicate organizational effectiveness work clearly to different audiences.
- Perform audit of HR files and records.
- Assist in creating materials and/or presentations for meetings.
- Maintaining human resources files, records, and documentation in SharePoint.
- Support internal communications related to HR programs, policies, and organizational updates.
- Conduct research and benchmarking on HR best practices, nonprofit trends, and regulatory changes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a related field
- Demonstrated interest in Human Resources, nonprofit operations, or organizational effectiveness
- Strong academic performance and ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
- Experience with HRIS systems, applicant tracking systems, or learning management systems is a plus
- Comfort working with data, including basic reporting, analysis, and interpretation
- Exposure to automation tools, workflow optimization, or process improvement methodologies is highly desirable
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and recommend practical solutions
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across levels of the organization
- Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to shifting priorities
- Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a mission-driven nonprofit environment
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and community-centered values.
Benefits
- Exceptional benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysisreportingprocess improvementworkflow optimizationHRIS systemsapplicant tracking systemslearning management systemsMicrosoft Office SuiteExcelPowerPoint
Soft Skills
attention to detailcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsanalytical mindsetflexibilityadaptabilityself-motivatedproactiveability to balance prioritiescommitment to equity