HR & Talent Intern

Jobtailor; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Hoboken, NJ is offering a hands-on HR internship designed for students pursuing a degree in Human Resources or related fields. You will assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee records, and HR administrative tasks while gaining exposure to talent acquisition, learning and development, and employee engagement.

This role emphasizes confidentiality, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with coursework in HR or People operations.
• Interest in HR, Talent Acquisition, or People Operations.
• Experience with HR software or campus leadership is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a wide range of talent, recruiting and HR administrative tasks.
• Support onboarding and new hire documentation and background checks.
• Maintain confidential employee records and support HR operations.
• Assist with resume screening and interview scheduling.
• Support campus recruiting events and HR reporting.

Skills

HR internship

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/PSY/Comm

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

ATS/HRIS familiarity

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist with a wide range of talent, recruiting and HR administrative tasks.
• Gain hands‑on experience across human resources, talent acquisition, onboarding, and employee engagement while supporting the HR & Talent team.
• Maintain employee records and files with a high level of confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Provide administrative support for day‑to‑day HR operations.
• Assist with preparing and distributing HR‑related correspondence, documents, and communications.
• Support the coordination of HR processes, policies, and employee programs.
• Assist with new hire onboarding, including onboarding documentation, background checks, and employment paperwork.
• Support employee orientation and onboarding activities.
• Assist with performance review administration and employee feedback processes.
• Help coordinate employee learning and development initiatives and training programs.
• Assist with resume screening and interview scheduling.
• Maintain applicant information within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Assist with preparing offer letters and onboarding documentation.
• Support campus recruiting initiatives, career fairs, and recruiting events.
• Continually add value to the organization beyond your day‑to‑day tasks.
• Assist with reporting and data analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and administrative workflows.
• Contribute to special projects and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong interest in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or People Operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Detail‑oriented with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Previous internship in HR or Talent, campus leadership, customer service, administrative, or office experience (preferred).
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, or recruiting tools through coursework or prior experience (preferred).