Location: Kinston, NC Schedule: Full-Time (Approximately 40 hours/week)
Who We Are
Empowering People. Elevating Potential.
We envision a community where individuals with disabilities are empowered, included, and thriving—living lives of independence, purpose, and connection. Our mission is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their highest level of independence through employment, training, and meaningful community inclusion.
Our work is guided by six core values—Integrity, Compassion, Teamwork, Quality, Creativity, and Enthusiasm—which shape how we support individuals, collaborate as a team, and serve our community every day.
Position Summary
The Human Resources Intern will support both the employee experience and HR operations. This role provides exposure to the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, compliance, and administrative support. The intern will play a meaningful role in strengthening organizational practices and supporting a positive workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Onboarding Support
Assist with job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination
Support new hire onboarding processes and documentation
Help track and improve onboarding workflows
Employee Experience & Engagement
Support employee engagement initiatives and recognition efforts
Assist with gathering employee feedback and identifying improvement opportunities
HR Operations & Administrative Support
Maintain employee records and HR documentation
Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and correspondence
Assist with organizing and cleaning up employee files and records
Compliance & Process Improvement
Support audits, policy updates, and compliance tracking
Assist with HR projects and process improvement initiatives
Help develop tools, templates, and reports to improve HR efficiency
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant degree program (Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field)
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar tools
Interest in HR and nonprofit or mission-driven work