POSITION: Human Resources Generalist Intern

DIRECT REPORT: Director

SUMMARY

The Hyde Park Property Management Human Resources Intern is a temporary, limited term (June to August) position responsible for performing various daily administrative and support functions within the office. This is a paid internship which will require a full-time commitment, the schedule for which to be set by direct report. This internship is designed to be both educational and practical. In this position, the intern will learn how to take skills she or he may have acquired in school related to his or her particular areas of interest and study and apply them in a professional setting. He or she will gain a better understanding of the role that Human Resources can play in the organization and be better prepared to work in the arena of Human Resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Included but not limited to)

• Review of potential future employees; including reference checks, resume review, social media handles, and initial phone screens.
• Develop department and/or company-wide trainings on areas such as professionalism, team building, business-like conduct, etc. 
• Creates and compiles general memos, routine correspondence, and spreadsheets.
• Aid Directors and Managers in drafting policies and procedures.
• Inform various departments of classes and trainings that may be pertinent to their department/role.
• Assist in planning and preparation for team meetings.
• Employee birthday celebrations and recognition of team members to improve office morale.
• Utilizes relationship building throughout the organization to guide team toward improved morale.
• Creating on-boarding orientation schedules for all departments.
• Managing the trainings for employees to ensure they complete their trainings by the deadlines.
• Working with Marketing department to create a social media plan for highlighting employees’ achievements and successes.
• Assist with administrative tasks as assigned; including but limited to contact lists, birthday and anniversary recognition, etc.
• Assisting Human Resources Manager with employee phones and other technology items that arise.
• Any and other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate
• Currently enrolled in an accredited 4-year college or university
• Ability to use Microsoft suite accurately and effectively
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work up to forty hours per week
• Ability to embody the Hyde Park Property Management Core Values every day

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbents work in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 40 pounds.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.