Human Resources Intern

Austin Community College; Garden City (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Fidelity Memorial Group in Garden City, GA seeks a motivated Human Resources Intern (Onboarding & Operations) to help drive a key onboarding project while learning HR operations, compliance, and talent processes.

You will collaborate with the HR Director, gain hands-on experience with HRIS systems, data analytics, and regulatory requirements, and contribute to candidate experience and record accuracy on-site.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate/graduate student or recent graduate in HR or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace; quick learner of HRIS tools.
• On-site presence at Garden City, GA.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding project execution and maintain onboarding materials.
• Enter and maintain candidate and employee data in HRIS/ATS PayChex Flex.
• Ensure confidentiality and data integrity of personnel records.
• Assist with I-9 processing and compliance audits.
• Support recruitment tasks including job postings and scheduling.
• Provide general HR operational support and event coordination.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Data Accuracy

Discretion & Confidentiality

Written & Verbal Communication

Google Workspace Proficiency

On-site Availability Garden City GA

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student in HR or related field

Tools

PayChex Flex

Job description

Human Resources Intern (Onboarding & Operations)

• Position Type: Internship (Paid)
• Department: Human Resources
• Duration: through August 30,2026

Position Summary

Fidelity Memorial Group is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic Human Resources Intern to join our team in Garden City, GA. This internship offers an immersive, hands-on opportunity to learn the foundations of corporate human resources, employee lifecycle management, and talent acquisition operations.

In this role, you will play a key part in executing a critical strategic Onboarding Project, ensuring that our new hires experience a seamless, welcoming, and legally compliant transition into the company. You will work closely with our Director of HR, gaining exposure to recruitment, data analytics, HRIS systems, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Onboarding Project Support: Assist in auditing, optimizing, and executing our new hire onboarding framework. Help create and distribute welcome materials, coordinate orientation schedules, and track project milestones to improve overall employee retention and engagement.
• New Hire Data Entry: Accurately input and maintain candidate and employee records within our HRIS/ATS system PayChex Flex.
• Ensure strict confidentiality and data integrity across all personnel records.
• Compliance & I-9 Processing: Support the HR team in reviewing, verifying, and tracking Form I-9 documents. Conduct periodic compliance audits of active and terminated employee files.
• Recruiting Assistance: Assist in creation of a structured Title project, consisting of creation of Job Posting, Job Description for each title within the Cemetery and Funeral Home structure. Assist with posting open positions, review incoming resumes, coordinate interview schedules, and maintain active communication with candidates throughout the hiring pipeline.
• Administrative Support: Assist with general HR operations, including the preparation of orientation folders, HR reports, and internal event planning.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current undergraduate/graduate student or recent graduate pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with an uncompromising eye for detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professional maturity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a welcoming and professional demeanor.
• Proficiency with Google platform and an aptitude for quickly learning new software/HRIS platforms.
• Ability to commute or work on-site at our Garden City, GA location.

What You Will Gain

• Real-world project management experience.
• A deep understanding of federal/state HR compliance guidelines (including Employment Eligibility Verification).
• Direct mentorship from experienced HR professionals. A tangible project delivery achievement to add to your resume showcasing your impact on company culture and onboarding metrics.