Human Resources Intern

Ohio State University Physicians; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Healthcare environment exposure

Job summary

Ohio State University Physicians is offering a Paid HR internship designed to continue through graduation. You will gain hands-on experience across recruitment, onboarding, engagement, development, compliance, and HR operations while working with experienced professionals in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities, with meaningful projects that impact employees and organizational success.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Communications or related fields.
• Interests in HR across recruitment, onboarding, engagement, compliance and operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment activities, including screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and maintaining candidate records.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes and new hire orientation.
• Maintain and update employee records with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and HR projects.
• Research HR best practices, labor laws, and compliance topics.
• Support internal/external communication related to engagement and talent acquisition.
• Provide administrative support such as reports and scheduling.
• Assist with culture and employee experience initiatives.
• Utilize HR technology systems and related software.

Skills

Time management

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Undergrad degree in HR, business, or related fields

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Launch Your HR Career While You're Still in School with a Paid Internship at The Ohio State University Physicians!

Are you passionate about people, workplace culture, and making a difference in the employee experience? Join OSU Physicians as a Human Resources Intern and gain hands-on experience across the full spectrum of Human Resources.

This is more than a typical internship. Our HR Intern position is designed as a continuous employment opportunity through graduation, allowing you to build meaningful experience, develop professional skills, and gain exposure to virtually every area of Human Resources. From recruitment and onboarding to employee engagement, talent development, compliance, and HR operations, you'll work alongside experienced HR professionals while contributing to projects that make a real impact.

If you're looking for a role that will help you explore HR career paths, expand your professional network, and prepare you for success after graduation, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Gain

• Paid HR internship experience through graduation


• Exposure to multiple HR specialties and career paths


• Mentorship from experienced HR professionals


• Opportunities to participate in strategic HR initiatives


• Experience working in a fast-paced healthcare environment


• Professional development and networking opportunities


• Meaningful work that directly impacts employees and organizational success

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment activities, including screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and maintaining candidate records.


• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparing employee documentation and assisting with new hire orientation.


• Maintain and update employee records while ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of HR data.


• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, training programs, performance management activities, and other HR projects.


• Research HR best practices, labor laws, and compliance-related topics.


• Support internal and external communication efforts related to employee engagement and talent acquisition.


• Provide administrative support to the HR team, including preparing reports, managing correspondence, and scheduling meetings.


• Assist with culture and employee experience initiatives.


• Utilize various HR technology systems and other job-related software applications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma.


• Interns must be currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Communications or related fields.


• Due to university employment guidelines, individuals selected for this internship cannot hold any other OSUP, Ohio State University, or student employment position concurrently.

Schedule:

The Internship schedule can be flexible around classes and may change with breaks and semesters. Minimum hours are 10 hours per week, maximum hours are 20 hours per week. Hours must be scheduled Monday - Thursday business hours.

Why OSUP?

At OSUP, you'll be part of an organization committed to excellence in patient care, employee engagement, and professional growth. As an HR Intern, you'll gain valuable real-world experience while helping support the people who make our mission possible.