HR Intern: Recruitment, Payroll & Onboarding

GMPPU; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC seeks a Human Resources Intern to join onsite for Summer 2027. The role rotates through talent/recruitment, payroll, and general HR operations, offering hands-on experience in a start-up environment.

You will interact with HR professionals, support onboarding, maintain records, and assist with communications and programs while gaining exposure to payroll systems and HRIS tools.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications or a related field.
• Interest in working in a start-up organization
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Collaboration: Works effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Adaptability: Responds effectively to evolving business needs and opportunities.
• Ability to handle multiple projects independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting and talent acquisition, including coordinating interviews and communicating with candidates.
• Participate in career fairs, intern programming, community outreach, and university recruiting activities, as applicable.
• Gain exposure to payroll systems, HRIS platforms, timekeeping systems, and payroll reporting tools.
• Assist with payroll preparation and processing by reviewing employee information, time records, and payroll-related documentation.
• Review time and attendance records for accuracy and help identify missing or incorrect entries.
• Support the payroll team with payroll audits and reconciliations to help ensure accurate employee pay.
• Support the HR team with day-to-day HR programs, projects, and administrative activities.
• Support new hire onboarding and orientation activities to help create a positive employee experience.
• Maintain and update employee records, HR databases, and documentation while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Assist in creating HR communications, presentations, reports, and program materials.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Pursuing degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or Communications

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC seeks a Human Resources Intern to join onsite for Summer 2027. The role rotates through talent/recruitment, payroll, and general HR operations, offering hands-on experience in a start-up environment.

You will interact with HR professionals, support onboarding, maintain records, and assist with communications and programs while gaining exposure to payroll systems and HRIS tools.