Human Resources Intern

Southern Arkansas University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A public university in Ohio is looking for a Human Resources Intern for the Spring semester. This part-time role offers a chance to gain hands-on experience in various HR functions, including employee development, talent acquisition, and performance management. The intern will support HR managers and participate in activities like onboarding, candidate outreach, and HR events. Candidates should be available for at least 8 hours a week, working on-site at the Columbus office during regular business hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 hours/week availability, preferably M-F.
• Must work onsite at 30 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH.
• Interest in public service and HR functions.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Managers with maintenance of HR programs.
• Coordinate employee events such as orientations and workshops.
• Assist with drafting and posting job openings.
• Screen applications using applicant tracking system.
• Help with onboarding new hires and other HR functions.

Skills

Customer Service

Human Resources

Operational and Administrative Support

Active Learning

Collaboration

Creativity

Critical Thinking

Customer Focus

Job description

Human Resources Intern (Spring)

Organization

Job & Family Services

Agency Contact

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 5, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America – OHIO – Franklin County – Columbus

Compensation

$14 - $20 based on academic year

Schedule

Part-time

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Internship

Technical Skills

• Customer Service
• Human Resources
• Operational and Administrative Support
• Professional

Professional Skills

• Active Learning
• Collaboration
• Creativity
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Focus

Agency Overview

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Cash and Food Assistance
• Employment Services and Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands‑on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do everyday.

Job Description

The Office of Employee and Business Services (OEBS) manages the agency’s administrative services, including human resources, facility operations and organizational development. OEBS and its component bureaus support the primary goal of the ODJFS by providing continuous, accurate and timely administrative services to the program areas within the department. OEBS's customers include all ODJFS employees, clients, service providers, county agencies, and the public. Learn more about the office by visiting ODJFS OEBS Webpage.

What you’ll Do

In this position, you will provide support to the Bureau of Human Resources (HR), gaining a broad understanding of HR functions and the inner workings of state government. As part of the Talent Management team, you will support agency wide initiatives such as succession planning, employee development, workforce planning, performance management, classification & compensation, and talent acquisition. Additionally, you will have opportunity to collaborate with our payroll & benefits team, as well as our recruiting and onboarding team during peak times to gain hands‑on experience across HR functions.

Day‑to‑Day you will:

• Write and publish HR news articles on the agency’s intranet.
• Support HR Managers with maintenance of HR programs (e.g., employee referrals, job shadowing, exit interviews, succession planning, performance management).
• Help coordinate employee events (e.g., new employee orientation, workshops, fairs).
• Respond to inquiries from employees and public.
• Assist with drafting and posting job openings.
• Participate in candidate outreach.
• Screen applications using applicant tracking system (i.e., Taleo).
• Assist in onboarding new hires (e.g., paperwork, background checks, employment verification, scheduling interviews, processing personnel actions, communicating with internal stakeholders).

Learning objectives and competencies

• Understand Public Service
• Interpret agency & state human resource policies and procedures
• Full‑cycle recruiting
• Performance management
• HR software & tools
• Stakeholder Engagement

Schedule

• Minimum of 8 hours/week. Hours must be worked M-F between 8AM – 4PM.
• Hours must be worked onsite at 30 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH. 43215

Travel

There may be opportunities for in‑state travel.