HR Intern - Administrative Support

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. SCOPE OF (Insert Volunteer or Intern) WORK: As an HR Intern focusing on administrative support, you will play a crucial role in managing paperwork, improving system efficiencies, and supporting the employee life cycle. This position is essential to ensuring smooth HR operations and enhancing the overall efficiency of the HR department. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with the preparation and processing of HR documents, such as employment contracts, onboarding materials, and termination paperwork. Liaise with the HQ team on maintaining and updating employee records in our HRIS system, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Support the HR team in streamlining administrative processes to enhance efficiency. Help coordinate the employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding. Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures. Provide general administrative support to the HR department, including scheduling meetings, organizing files, and responding to employee inquiries. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Student will learn how to effectively manage HR administrative tasks and improve system efficiencies. 2. Student will gain hands-on experience in coordinating various stages of the employee life cycle. 3. Student will develop skills in maintaining accurate and confidential employee records. REQUIREMENTS: Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Human Resources is preferred. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude. This position reports to the Human Resource Manager. Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If you’re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.