HR Intern: Hands-On Recruitment & Onboarding

AccuWeather Careers; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AccuWeather is seeking a motivated HR Intern to join our Corporate HR team in State College, Pennsylvania for the spring semester. This internship offers hands-on experience in HR practices, policies, and procedures while supporting daily operations and employee lifecycle activities.

The role involves assisting with recruitment, onboarding, HR records management, payroll support, and engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job ads, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and coordinating with candidates.
• Support onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Maintain and update HR records, databases, and employee files.
• Assist with payroll and benefits administration as needed.
• Help organize employee engagement initiatives, training sessions, and events.
• Conduct research on HR trends, best practices, and compliance topics.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

HR/Business/psychology-related degree

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

AccuWeather is seeking a motivated HR Intern to join our Corporate HR team in State College, Pennsylvania for the spring semester. This internship offers hands-on experience in HR practices, policies, and procedures while supporting daily operations and employee lifecycle activities.

The role involves assisting with recruitment, onboarding, HR records management, payroll support, and engagement initiatives.