What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship - Human Resources position at Spurwink?
This internship requires that all applicants be full-time residents of Maine or attend a college or university in Maine.
Responsibilities Of The Human Resources Department
The Human Resources and Professional Development department's diverse responsibilities include employee relations, recruitment, training, benefits, compensation, health, and safety. Human Resource employees collect, review, and process pre-employment paperwork; conduct background screenings; create and maintain employee personnel records; and help develop content for Spurwink's internal communications. In addition, HR employees attend recruitment events throughout the year to attract talent for their organization.
Intern Responsibilities
As an intern, you will be able to assist the Human Resources team with the diverse work of their department. You will meet weekly as a cohort to help form camaraderie, share experiences, and learn from knowledgeable Spurwink employees.
Requirements
Responsibilities Of The Human Resources Department
The Human Resources and Professional Development department's diverse responsibilities include employee relations, recruitment, training, benefits, compensation, health, and safety. Human Resource employees collect, review, and process pre-employment paperwork; conduct background screenings; create and maintain employee personnel records; and help develop content for Spurwink's internal communications. In addition, HR employees attend recruitment events throughout the year to attract talent for their organization.
Intern Responsibilities
As an intern, you will be able to assist the Human Resources team with the diverse work of their department. You will meet weekly as a cohort to help form camaraderie, share experiences, and learn from knowledgeable Spurwink employees.
Requirements
- Hybrid Position (2 days in office/ 2 days working from home)
- Program Duration: 10 weeks (June 2nd - August 8th)
- 4 days a week (8 hours per day)
- Ability to commute to the Greater Portland area two days a week.
- Have an interest in Human Resources.
- Experience with Microsoft 365.
- Create a capstone project sharing educational goals, skills learned, and your experiences.
- Attend a weekly reflection session with a cohort of interns.
- Attend a weekly meeting with a supervisor.
- Candidates must exhibit enthusiasm for the work in the department and the mission of Spurwink Services.
- Must have strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and critical thinking skills.