Human Resources Intern

HR Intern

Location: Sandston, VA
The HR Intern position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full spectrum of Human Resources. This role involves active participation in daily HR operations, supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, benefits, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.

• Serve as primary contact for employee medical leave procedures and tracking
• Maintain integrity, confidentiality, and accurate documentation
• Support federal and state compliance reports, projects, and audits
• Serve on the Quality audit team
• Review and assist with updating policies, job descriptions, and compliance documentation

• Ensure new hire benefits are reviewed and entered into vendor systems and MyHR
• Update plan endings and COBRA notifications upon termination
• Update annual benefits summary sheets for both sites
• Submit benefits reports to vendors for Total Rewards Statements

• Manage employee attendance and recognition programs
• Assist in coordinating business meetings and town hall events
• Support planning and execution of wellness initiatives
• Manage media communications and monitor announcements
• Assist with special events: benefits enrollment, company-wide meetings, recognition events, holiday parties, and retirements

• Generate attendance, hours, and weekly headcount reports
• Prepare Cost Center Count Report for Finance
• Submit weekly HRA report to Finance
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting to HR

• Coordinate job interview scheduling
• Manage HRIS data in MyHR
• Support onboarding of new employees
• Notify relevant teams for laptop setup and training profiles
• Assist new hires with benefits enrollment
• Post HR communications in visible locations
• Champion corporate initiatives and activities
• Assist with payroll and benefits inquiries
• Help update and maintain office policies
• Coordinate with IT for office equipment needs
• Handle birthday, anniversary, and sympathy acknowledgments

• Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality
• Proficiency in Google Workspace or MS Office (especially Excel and Outlook)
• Strong time management, multitasking, and prioritization skills
• Blend of hard and soft skills including communication and organization
• Interpersonal skills, problem-solving, and attention to detail
• Understanding of HR software, legal compliance, and data analysis
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Accuracy in documentation and compliance awareness
• Quick learner with adaptability and eagerness to acquire new knowledge
• Familiarity with HR systems and software is a plus