Human Resources Intern

Operation Fresh Start; Madison (WI); On-site; Full time

Job description

Overview

Position: Human Resources Intern

Reports to: HR Generalist

Hours: This position has some opportunity for flexible scheduling M-F.

Work Environment: This is an on-site position located at 2670 Milwaukee St, Madison, WI, 53704 with a typical office environment setting.

Compensation: Unpaid Internship

What We Offer: Hands-on experience in a professional HR setting. Exposure to multiple HR disciplines. Mentorship from an HR professional. Opportunity to contribute to real HR projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Employee Records & HR Operations

• Support the maintenance and internal auditing of employee files (digital and physical)
• Assist in updating HR databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
• Help track HR metrics such as PTO and training completion
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team
• Support surveys and feedback collection, including data summarization

Compliance & HR Policies

• Assist with updating HR documents, templates, and SOPs
• Help with research related to labor laws, HR best practices, and policy development
• Support compliance with organization procedures during internal audits and documentation processes

Other Duties

• Opportunity to identify and recommend areas for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Interest in HR as a career path