HR Intern

Industrial Metal Supply Co.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 6,612,000 - 8,266,000; Part time

Job summary

Industrial Metal Supply Co. Sun Valley, CA is seeking an HR Intern to support a focused short-term data-centralization project. The role is part-time, 20–25 hours per week, for 30–60 days, with a pay rate of $20 per hour.

You will audit, gather, and migrate employee information into a centralized filing system to ensure compliance and operational efficiency, while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency with cloud-based storage (SharePoint, Google Drive, Dropbox) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Exceptional attention to detail and methodical approach to organizing large volumes of information.
• Clear professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to commit to 20–25 hours per week for the full 90-day duration of the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Data Collection & Auditing: Identify missing documentation in existing employee files and reach out to internal stakeholders to gather necessary data.
• Digital Filing: Organize and upload records into a centralized shared folder system.
• File Standardization: Ensure documents are named per company conventions and filed correctly.
• Data Entry: Update HRIS or tracking spreadsheets to reflect current status of files.
• Confidentiality: Maintain discretion and security for sensitive PII.

Skills

Data collection & auditing

File organization

Data entry

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Pursuing or completed HR/Business Admin degree

Tools

SharePoint

Google Drive

Dropbox

Excel

Word

Job description

Summer/Fall InternHours: 20-25 Per WeekPay Rate: $20 Per HourDuration 30-60 daysLocation Sun Valley, CA

Industrial Metal Supply, founded in 1948, is a leading metals distributor and retail center with eight locations serving California and Arizona. We are entering an exciting new growth phase as we strive to further expand our brand awareness while enhancing our customer experience. IMS is committed to safety, quality, reliability, and operational excellence across all areas of the business.

Position Overview

This role is ideal for a student or entry-level professional looking to build a foundation in HR operations and document retention protocols. We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized HR Intern to join our team on a Part-Time basis for 20-25 hours per week in our Sun Valley, CA, corporate headquarters for a focused short-term project. The primary objective of this role is to assist the HR department in a comprehensive data-centralization initiative. You will play a key role in auditing, gathering, and migrating sensitive employee information into a centralized shared filing system to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Collection & Auditing: Identify missing documentation in existing employee files and reach out to internal stakeholders to gather necessary data.
• Digital Filing: Organize and upload physical or disparate digital records such as job descriptions into a structured, centralized shared folder system
• File Standardization: Ensure all documents are named according to company naming conventions and filed in the appropriate sub-directories.
• Data Entry: Update HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) or tracking spreadsheets to reflect the current status of personnel files.
• Confidentiality: Maintain the highest level of discretion and security while handling sensitive PII (Personally Identifiable Information).

Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with cloud-based storage (e.g., SharePoint, Google Drive, or Dropbox) and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and Word).
• Organization: Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to organizing large volumes of information.
• Communication: Clear professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliability: Ability to commit to 20–25 hours per week for the full 90-day duration of the assignment.

What You Will Gain

• Direct HR Experience: Practical exposure to HR compliance and data management standards.
• Project Management Skills: Experience executing a high-priority administrative project from start to finish.
• Professional Networking: Opportunity to work closely with HR leadership in a supportive environment.