HUMAN RESOURCES INTERNSHIP
LOCATION: OZARKS REGIONAL YMCA/ ASSOCIATION OFFICE
REPORTS TO: Director of Human Resources
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal / Temp /Internship
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Human Resources Intern supports the Association Human Resources Department by assisting with recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, compliance, training, and special projects. This internship provides hands-on experience across multiple areas of human resources while developing professional skills in a collaborative nonprofit environment. The Human Resources Intern is expected to maintain a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and customer service while supporting the YMCA's mission and values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Ozarks Regional YMCA strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy regarding child abuse & misconduct.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist the Human Resources Department with daily administrative functions, including maintaining personnel records, preparing employment documents, and ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of employee information.
- Support recruitment efforts by posting job openings, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, and assisting with new hire onboarding activities.
- Assist with employment verifications, background check processing, I-9 administration, and other pre-employment activities under the direction of Human Resources staff.
- Support HR projects related to employee engagement, recognition, training, compliance, wellness initiatives, and organizational development.
- Assist with auditing personnel records, HRIS data, benefit enrollment information, and compliance documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and other materials for Human Resources leadership and Association initiatives.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of employee, applicant, volunteer, and organizational information while exercising sound judgment and professionalism.
- Provide excellent customer service by responding to routine employee inquiries and directing more complex questions to appropriate Human Resources staff.
- Participate in cross-functional learning opportunities to gain exposure to talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, compensation, and organizational development within a nonprofit association environment.
- Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have completed at least one full year of college.
- Proficient in MS Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Must have attention to detail and accuracy.
- Must align with and demonstrate the YMCA four core values on a consistent basis.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer.
- The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time, reach and stoop, and must be able to move around the work environment.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
BENEFITS:
Excellent benefits include free membership and discounted YMCA childcare and other programs for the duration of the internship.
