HR Intern (Summer 2027)

WVU Medicine; Alabama; On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System is seeking an HR student or entry-level professional for an onsite, full-time role in Morgantown, WV. The position emphasizes project tracking, strong communication, confidentiality, and professional conduct in a high-volume office setting.

40 hours per week, non-exempt, with duties focused on supporting HR partners and employee relations. Local candidate preferred and onsite presence required.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an HR-related MS program or undergraduate HR course.
• Maintains high standards of confidentiality.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Projects a positive, professional image to internal and external customers.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Tracks progress, deadlines, and priorities of all assigned projects.
• Works cooperatively and proactively with other team members.
• Completes assigned projects and tasks in a timely, accurate, high-quality manner.
• Maintains department records and files.

Skills

Office basics

Oral and written communication

Confidentiality

Professional image

Initiative & independence

Education

MS in Industrial Relations or HR-related MS OR HR-related undergrad course

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• 1. Currently enrolled in a Master of Science in Industrial Relations program or other Human Resources related MS program through an accredited college or university or currently enrolled in an undergraduate HR related course of study.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Tracks progress, deadlines, and priorities of all assigned projects.
• 2. Works cooperatively and proactively with other team members.
• 3. Completes assigned projects and tasks in a timely, accurate, high quality manner.
• 4. Maintains appropriate department records and files.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Extended periods of sitting.
• 2. Extended periods of computer usage.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• 1. Standard, high volume office environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 1. Must possess basic computer knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment and software.
• 2. Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• 3. Must have the ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality
• 4. Must have the ability to project a positive and professional image to internal and external customers
• 5. Must have the ability to exercise initiative and work independently

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION

• Must be local to Morgantown, WV (will be ONSITE regularly)

SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS

40

EXEMPT/ NON-EXEMPT

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

COMPANY

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System

COST CENTER

556 SYSTEM HR Business Partners and Employee Relations

ADDRESS

3040 University Ave
Morgantown
West Virginia

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.