HR Specialist

Apex Workforce & Talent Foundation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Workforce & Talent Foundation is seeking an HR Specialist Intern to provide hands-on learning across HR functions such as employee relations, compliance, and performance management in a guided environment.

The program offers tiered learning levels (Foundational, Intermediate, Advanced) and structured activities, with opportunities to engage in research, policy development, and collaborative tasks under supervision.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the research and analysis of specialized HR initiatives.
• Assist with the development of departmental policy guidelines.
• Participate in focus groups or specific HR problem-solving modules.
• Collaborate with team members on structured tasks.
• Communicate questions, observations, or feedback to program leadership.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational & problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Students in HR or Labor Relations program

Recent graduates aiming to specialize in HR

Early-career professionals seeking HR knowledge

Individuals seeking experience in a new functional area

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

The HR Specialist Intern participates in a structured, hands-on learning experience focused on a targeted functional area of human resources, such as employee relations, compliance, or performance management. This role provides exposure to focused HR methodologies, policy application, and case-study analysis within a supervised and guided environment. Participants may engage at different levels within this role based on the program’s tiered structure (Foundational, Intermediate, Advanced), depending on prior experience, engagement, and program needs.

Learning Focus Areas

Participants in this role will gain exposure to:

• Specific HR legal frameworks and regulatory compliance standards
• Employee engagement methodologies and cultural assessments
• Specialized HR project execution and metrics tracking
• Evaluation frameworks for internal organizational policies

Program Activities

Participants may engage in:

• Supporting the research and analysis of specialized HR initiatives
• Assisting with the development of departmental policy guidelines
• Participating in focus groups or specific HR problem-solving modules
• Collaborating with team members on structured tasks
• Communicating questions, observations, or feedback to program leadership

Note: All activities are conducted within a supervised and guided learning environment.

Participation Expectations

• Engage consistently in program activities and sessions
• Maintain communication with program coordinators and leadership
• Participate in a structured learning environment

Qualifications

Education / Background

Candidates may include:

• Students currently enrolled in a degree program focused on Human Resources or Labor Relations
• Recent graduates aiming to specialize within HR disciplines
• Early-career professionals looking to deepen tactical HR knowledge
• Individuals seeking to gain experience in a new functional area
  Skills & Abilities
  • Strong communication skills
  • Organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Familiarity with relevant tools (Google Workspace, etc.)