Human Resources Intern bei Windham School District

Job Title: Human Resources Intern

Wage/Hour Status:  Nonexempt

Pay Group:  Contract/Hourly 

Primary Purpose:  Assist in the completion of special projects within the Human Resources department, as well as perform administrative work in support of the daily operations of the department.

Education/Certification/Experience:

High school diploma from an accredited high school or hold GED.

Currently enrolled as a university student studying Human Resources, related field, or a recent graduate pursuing a career in the Human Resources field.

Experience with HRIS systems and Adobe Suite preferred; experience with the Microsoft Suite required.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources.

Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Provide clerical support to the Human Resources department, composing and typing letters and other documents related to HR activities. 

2. Proofread HR documents including audits, marketing information, and handbooks.

3. Maintain manual and electronic employee files, including archiving.

4. Assist with the selections process as needed.

5. Updating our internal databases with new employee information like contact details and employment forms

6. Track progress, deadlines, and priorities of all projects

7. Handle client requests and deliver quality solutions if able, or escalate the request to a more senior team member

8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Policy, reports, and Law:

9. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.

10. Perform duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at location of work assignment.

11. Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties.

12. Execute duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Working Conditions:

Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to instruct, ability to speak, ability to reason, ability to compile data, ability to interpret policy, ability to interpret procedures and data, ability to concentrate, ability to memorize, ability to alphabetize, ability to understand verbal and written instructions, ability to organize, ability to analyze, ability to maintain emotional control, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands:

Ability to perform full duties of position, lift and carry less than 31 pounds, walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and ramps, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing (with aid), visual acuity, speaking, travel by car, van, or airplane, driving of car/van, distinguishing colors, occasional prolonged and irregular work hours.

Environmental Demands:

Work inside and outside, noise, radiant/electrical energy, work alone, work with others, around machines with moving parts and objects, possible exposure to microwaves in use, exposure to hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.

**The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.