HR Compliance & Employee Relations Intern

FirstEnergy Corp; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp is seeking an HR Intern to provide administrative support with a focus on compliance programs, employee relations intake, and documentation processes. This role offers practical exposure to key HR functions while helping ensure accurate records and timely follow-up on employee matters.

Based at FirstEnergy Headquarters in Akron, OH, you'll work with the HR team to support CDL and drug-testing administration, new hire paperwork, and confidential file maintenance, contributing to

Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in HR, business, or related field preferred.
• Interest in HR compliance, employee relations, employment documentation, and workplace investigations.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Experience: Customer service orientation and ability to interact respectfully with employees, managers, and HR team members.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to review documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and follow established processes.
• Professional judgment and sound decision-making when working with sensitive information.
• Organizational skills with the ability to track multiple tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn HR policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and employee relations practices.
• Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of the CDL program, including tracking required documentation and ensuring files are complete and organized.
• Assist with the random drug testing program by coordinating documentation and maintaining testing records.
• Support the compliance function by reviewing and organizing Form I-9 documentation, new hire paperwork, and other employment records.
• Assist with new hire documentation processes, including preparing, collecting, auditing, and filing required employment forms.
• Help monitor compliance-related deadlines, documentation gaps, and follow-up items, escalating issues as needed.
• Assist with employee relations intake by documenting initial concerns and routing matters to the appropriate HR representative.
• Provide administrative support for employee relations matters, including timelines, documentation, and confidential files.
• May assist with employee relations investigations under HR leadership, including scheduling meetings and preparing notes.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information and records.
• Support HR projects, reporting, audits, and process improvements related to compliance and employee relations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Discretion

Judgment

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp is seeking an HR Intern to provide administrative support with a focus on compliance programs, employee relations intake, and documentation processes. This role offers practical exposure to key HR functions while helping ensure accurate records and timely follow-up on employee matters.

Based at FirstEnergy Headquarters in Akron, OH, you'll work with the HR team to support CDL and drug-testing administration, new hire paperwork, and confidential file maintenance, contributing to