Human Resources Paid Internship

The Ohio State University Physicians, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Physicians, Inc. is offering a paid Human Resources Intern position designed as a continuous employment opportunity through graduation.

You will gain hands-on experience across recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, compliance, and HR operations, working alongside experienced HR professionals. The internship is flexible around class schedules, with 10–20 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, and includes mentorship and opportunities to participate in strategic

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 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 OSU or student employment position concurrently.

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

Education

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Communications or related fields

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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.

Pay Range

USD $14.50 - USD $14.50 /Hr.