Overview:

The purpose of the internship is to learn the importance of employment law and compliance and to understand the day-to-day operations of an efficient Human Resources Department.

Position Description

• Provides quality HR compliance and administrative support to HR team members and employees 
• Have the opportunity to attend trainings and meetings relative to the HR profession, cultivate interpersonal skills, develop negotiating and public speaking abilities, and foster time management skills.
• The Intern will be involved in the day-to-day activities of the team included aiding other departments as they relate to department projects. We expect the intern to gain an in-depth knowledge of the product and its associated processes, particularly the process activities in-which they will be directly involved. The intern will have opportunities to assist in nearly all aspects of the workflow.

Key Accountabilities 

• Coordination of summer internship program
• Audit of I9, Personnel, Hep B files, etc
• Shredding of confidential information
• Prepare folders to get archived
• Filing of paperwork
• Handle reference checks
• Assist with the hiring of new and temporary employees
• Audit and update as needed job descriptions to current format
• Assist HR team with Presentations and Training Programs
• Evaluate and document exit interview results
• Reviewing federal and state laws for changes
• Help with coverage in the HR department as needed
• Other HR tasks as assigned

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• Currently pursuing college degree program candidate in Business Administration or Human Resources preferred
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously
• Strong problem solving capabilities with the ability to make decisions, including when to escalate the problem
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft products

The hourly wage range Werfen reasonably expects to pay for the position is $18 to $25.  Compensation is reasonably based upon multiple factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and specific needs of the business.