HR/Talent Intern (Summer 2027)

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichols College in Dudley, MA seeks an HR/Talent Intern to assist the HR team with onboarding, recruitment support, and general HR operations. You will gain hands-on experience handling administrative tasks, organizing events, and supporting early career development.

Key duties include assisting with background checks and I-9 records, coordinating New Hire Orientations and campus recruitment activities, entering data in the HRIS, and helping with intern onboarding and offboarding.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to handle confidential HR information.
• Willingness to travel to on-campus events and industry trainings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with completion of E-Verify processes for new hires and manage I-9 record retention.
• Sort incoming mail and distribute it to the appropriate departments; maintain office supplies for the corporate office.
• Assist with new hire onboarding tasks, including conducting background checks and drug screenings.
• Support the planning and coordination of New Hire Orientations.
• Enter HR-related documentation into the HRIS system accurately and efficiently.
• Support the planning and scheduling of on-campus and off-campus recruitment activities, such as career fairs, company information sessions, campus presentations, interviews, and networking events.
• Collaborate to organize intern orientations for the spring, summer, and fall internship sessions; assist with intern celebrations.
• Assist with onboarding for interns, including distributing internship guides; support offboarding paperwork and IT access revocation.
• Develop skills to source candidates for both full-time positions and internships.

Skills

MS Office 365

HR information confidentiality

Planning & organization

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HRIS

Job description

and the job listing Expires on September 26, 2026

Internship Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management

The HR/Talent Intern will assist the Human Resources and Talent team in a variety of administrative and support tasks related to early career development, onboarding, and general HR operations. This role offers hands‑on experience in handling, organizing events, and supporting the HR team. Key responsibilities include assisting with recruitment efforts, maintaining employee records, supporting new hire onboarding, and helping with HR projects. This internship provides valuable experience for individuals interested in pursuing a career in Human Resources.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The roles and responsibilities of an HR/Talen Intern may include, but are not limited to, the following items:

HR Admin & Coordination:

• Assist with completion of E-Verify processes for new hires and manage I-9 record retention.
• Sort incoming mail and distribute it to the appropriate departments; maintain office supplies for the corporate office.
• Assist with new hire onboarding tasks, including conducting background checks and drug screenings.
• Support the planning and coordination of New Hire Orientations.
• Enter HR-related documentation into the HRIS system accurately and efficiently.

Campus Recruitment:

• Support the planning and scheduling of on-campus and off-campus recruitment activities, such as career fairs, company information sessions, campus presentations, interviews, and networking events.
• Assist in finalizing the list of career fair participants and organizing the schedule for distributing career fair bags.
• Collaborate with the Career Development Manager to organize and coordinate intern orientations for the spring, summer, and fall internship sessions.
• Help plan and execute Intern Celebration Events at the conclusion of each internship cycle, in partnership with the Career Development Manager.
• Assist with the onboarding process for interns, including preparing and distributing internship guides to new participants.
• Support the intern offboarding process by handling separation paperwork, ensuring collection of company property, and notifying IT to revoke system access
• Develop skills to source candidates for both full time positions and internships

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to handle HR information & confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong skills in planning, multitasking, organization, and time management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record in relationship-building.
• Willingness to travel, including on‑campus events and industry training.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent