A Human Resources Administrative Assistant supports an organization or company's HR department by performing personnel-related administrative tasks. Maintains HR records by entering new hires, transfers, terminations, employee changes, salary increases. Assists employees with benefit information and new employee setup. Schedules and tracks weekly overtime and internal staff events.
Looking for students who are pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.
Summary of Role:
The Human Resources (HR) Intern will support the People and Culture team in delivering high-quality employee services that help advance Sojourner's mission. This role provides hands-on experience across a wide range of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, training support, wellness programming, and HR administration. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, and eager to learn how HR operates inside a mission-driven nonprofit environment.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
Recruitment & Onboarding Assist with posting job openings on job boards and Sojourner's website. Screen resumes and help schedule interviews. Support onboarding activities, including preparing new hire packets, assisting with orientation logistics, and ensuring timely completion of required paperwork. HR Administration and Compliance Support Help draft HR communications, templates, forms, and standard operating procedures. Update and create welcome packets for new employees. Provide administrative support to HR leadership on various projects. Participate in special initiatives that improve HR processes and employee experience. Assist with ensuring HR documentation meets nonprofit, state, and federal compliance requirements. Support monitoring of background checks, credential verifications, and required certifications. Employee Engagement, Culture, Training, & Development Support planning and coordination of meetings, trainings, recognition efforts, and wellness activities. Assist with employee wellness and culture events. Help track staff training requirements and completion status. Coordinate scheduling for internal or external training sessions.
Schedule:
4-12 hours per week Flexibility to work around a class schedule, within the hours of 9 AM to 5
PM, Monday-Friday Required Experience:
Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Nonprofit Management, or a related field. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable working with spreadsheets, documents, and databases; willingness to learn new systems. Interest in the nonprofit sector and commitment to Sojourner's mission. Supervision and Learning Opportunities Intern will receive direct supervision and mentorship from the HR Administrator. Exposure to the full employee lifecycle within a nonprofit environment. Opportunities to attend departmental meetings, training sessions, and cross-team collaborations.
