Human Resources Intern - Part-Time

Heritage Wealth Advisors; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Heritage Wealth Advisors in Richmond, VA is seeking a Human Resources Intern to support the firm's Internal Operations team. This internship provides hands-on exposure to core HR functions and builds practical skills for a career in HR, people operations, talent management, or organizational development.

Working closely with the Human Resources Manager, you'll gain experience across recruiting, onboarding, HR systems, and organizational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or certification in HR, business, psychology, or related fields.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting efforts through job postings, candidate communications, interview coordination, and ATS maintenance.
• Assist with onboarding activities, preparing orientation materials and tracking tasks.
• Gain exposure to HR operations, including employee records management and reporting.
• Contribute to employee development initiatives and training coordination.
• Participate in employee engagement efforts, internal communications, and culture-building activities.
• Learn HR technology and processes, including systems and workflows.
• Contribute to special projects, policy updates, and strategic HR priorities.
• Build professional skills through mentorship and increasing responsibility.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Verbal & written communication

Professional communication

Confidentiality & discretion

Learning mindset

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or certification in HR/related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

HR software / AI tools

Job description

Heritage Wealth Advisors is seeking a Human Resources Intern to support the firm's Internal Operations team. This internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to core human resources functions while building practical skills that can serve as a foundation for a career in HR, people operations, talent management, or organizational development.

Working closely with the Human Resources Manager, you'll gain experience across recruiting, onboarding, employee development, HR systems, and organizational initiatives. The internship combines meaningful project work with mentorship and professional development, providing insight into how people strategies support business growth and employee success.

The Work

Support recruiting efforts, including job postings, candidate communications, interview coordination, and maintaining applicant tracking records.

Assist with onboarding activities, helping prepare orientation materials, track onboarding tasks, and support the new hire experience.

Gain exposure to HR operations, including employee records management, HR systems administration, reporting, and documentation.

Contribute to employee development initiatives, supporting training coordination, professional development programs, and compliance-related learning activities.

Participate in employee engagement efforts, assisting with internal communications, recognition initiatives, and culture-building activities.

Learn HR technology and processes, developing familiarity with systems, workflows, and tools used to support employees throughout their lifecycle with the firm.

Contribute to special projects, assisting with research, process improvement initiatives, policy updates, and other strategic HR priorities.

Build professional skills through mentorship, receiving coaching and guidance while taking on increasing responsibility throughout the internship.

The Intern We're Looking For

You're interested in people and organizations, with a desire to learn how businesses attract, develop, and retain employees.

You enjoy helping others, and understand the importance of creating a positive employee experience.

You're organized and detail-oriented, recognizing that accuracy and follow-through are critical in HR.

You communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.

You embrace technology, including AI-enabled tools, and look for opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

You handle confidential information responsibly, demonstrating maturity, discretion, and professionalism.

You learn quickly, ask thoughtful questions, and actively seek feedback.

You collaborate naturally, bringing integrity, accountability, and intellectual curiosity to your work.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or certification in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experience with AI tools, collaboration platforms, or HR technology is beneficial but not required.

Demonstrated interest in human resources, talent acquisition, employee development, or organizational culture.

The Development Experience

The Human Resources Internship is intentionally designed as a developmental learning experience.

Interns receive exposure to multiple areas of human resources, mentorship from experienced professionals, and opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that support the employee lifecycle. As knowledge and confidence grow, interns are encouraged to take ownership of projects and contribute ideas that enhance the employee experience at Heritage.

This internship is designed to build practical HR knowledge and professional skills while providing insight into the role human resources plays within a growing multi-family office.

Compensation & Development

Competitive hourly compensation.

Hands-on experience across multiple areas of human resources.

Direct mentorship from HR and business professionals.

Exposure to HR technology, recruiting processes, employee development programs, and organizational initiatives.

Opportunity for extended internship or future employment consideration based on performance, capabilities, and business needs.

Core Values Alignment

Successful candidates will demonstrate alignment with Heritage's core values:

Collaboration – Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals.

Intellectual Curiosity – Seeks opportunities to learn, grow, and improve.

Integrity – Handles information ethically and consistently does the right thing.

Passion – Brings energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to supporting others and delivering quality work.

This version aligns much more closely with the tone and structure of your updated Investment Analyst posting while also highlighting AI, project work, development, mentorship, and the broader employee experience, which I think will resonate well with college candidates. About Heritage

Heritage Wealth Advisors is an independently owned Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and multi-family office serving ultra-high-net-worth families, individuals, and institutions.

Since 2005, we have helped clients protect, grow, share, and sustain wealth across generations. Our work brings together interconnected disciplines: Family Office, Financial Planning, Investment Management, Tax Planning & Compliance, Philanthropy, and Institutions.

With offices in Richmond, Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Heritage is built around a collaborative model: specialists working together around the client, with a long-term view of both wealth and legacy.