Are you a student eager to gain hands-on experience in Human Resources, focusing on core HR functions, payroll, and benefits? Our team is excited to offer a summer internship opportunity for a motivated individual to join our HR department at our corporate office in Chesapeake, VA. As an HR Intern, you will support essential HR operations, including payroll processing, benefits administration, data entry, and general HR tasks. This is a great opportunity to learn from experienced HR professionals while gaining practical experience in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with data entry for employee records and HR-related documentation
Support payroll processing, ensuring accurate employee hours and deductions
Help with employee benefits enrollments and updates
Review and track petty cash expenditures
Assist in maintaining and organizing HR files and records
Support benefits administration and ensure data accuracy
Help with other HR-related tasks as needed
What You Can Expect to Learn:
The fundamentals of payroll processing, including how to ensure accuracy and compliance
The inner workings of benefits administration, including employee enrollments and updates
How to maintain and manage employee records in an organized and efficient way
Core HR functions and how they support the overall success of the company
Practical experience in data entry and record-keeping within an HR department
Exposure to HR technology and tools used to streamline operations
Qualifications:
Current student pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
Basic knowledge of payroll and benefits administration is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Ability to work independently and as part of a team