Human Resources Intern

Description

Department: Human Resources
Reports To: HR Manager/HR Director
Location: Onsite - SMG Corporate Office

Hours: Monday -Thursday, 8:30a to 4p (30 hours a week)
Duration: 5/18/2026 or 5/26/2026 until 8/7/2026

Position Summary

The Human Resources Intern will support the HR team in daily administrative tasks and ongoing HR initiatives. This internship provides hands-on experience in recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, compliance, and HR operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and interested in developing a career in Human Resources.

Overview of Job Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Assist with posting positions in Paylocity
• Source candidates via LinkedIn
• Scheduled phone screens and manager interviews
• Support recruitment tracking and reporting
• Manage SMG LI page and respond to candidates inquiring about positions 
• Complete reference checks on potential SMG hires

Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Assist with onboarding documentation and new hire orientation preparation
• PPE/Equipment Mailing
• Ordering New Hire Laptops
• Starting the BGC and/or Substance Abuse Screening
• Help maintain employee files and ensure documentation compliance
• Creating New Hire folders
• Moving new hires resume from Recruiting to their HR folder
• Support employee engagement initiatives and HR events
• Kick starts the Monthly Birthday Pizza Luncheon

HR Administration

• Maintain and update HR databases and personnel records
• Update HR Demographic sheet
• Assist with benefits enrollment and employee inquiries
• Help draft HR communications and internal announcements

Compliance & Policy Support

• Assist with auditing personnel files for compliance
• Support policy updates and handbook revisions
• Research HR best practices and employment law updates

Special Projects

• Participate in HR projects related to training, DEI initiatives, retention strategies, or performance management
• Analyze HR data and assist in preparing reports

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Ability to work onsite from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship or administrative experience
• Familiarity with HRIS systems
• Interest in pursuing HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR)

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the internship, the candidate will gain:

• Practical experience in HR operations and recruitment
• Exposure to employment law and compliance practices
• Experience working in a professional business environment
• Improved communication, organization, and problem-solving skills