Intern

ebm-papst Inc.; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

ebm-papst Inc. in Farmington, CT is seeking a Human Resources Intern to support onboarding, recruitment administration, HR data management, and general HR operations.

This hands-on role offers exposure to multiple HR functions and requires accuracy, discretion, and strong communication. The intern will work in person on Mondays and Thursdays, with flexible additional hours based on class schedules, and will contribute to maintaining personnel files, coordinating onboarding materials, and helping

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with temporary staffing processes, including coordinating with staffing agencies, scheduling interviews, tracking candidate activity, and maintaining recruitment records.
• Support new hire onboarding activities, including preparing onboarding materials, coordinating orientation schedules, processing paperwork, and ensuring personnel files are complete.
• Maintain and organize HR files, both electronic and physical, in accordance with company policies and record retention requirements.
• Enter, update, audit, and report on HR data using HRIS, spreadsheets, and other systems.
• Assist with employment verifications, background screening administration, and onboarding follow‑up activities.
• Support the HR team with document preparation, filing, data entry, reporting, and other administrative tasks.
• Help monitor and track employee training, certifications, and required documentation.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and company information.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Intern

Active - Regular part-time Admin Support Farmington, CT, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1200

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Department: Human Resources
Job Title: Human Resources Intern

Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the Human Resources team by assisting with temporary staffing administration, new hire onboarding, HR data management, file organization, and general HR operations. This role provides hands‑on exposure to a variety of human resources functions while helping ensure continuity of service during periods of employee leave coverage.

Essential Functions of the Job

The essential functions of this job require the person, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the following:

• Assist with temporary staffing processes, including coordinating with staffing agencies, scheduling interviews, tracking candidate activity, and maintaining recruitment records.
• Support new hire onboarding activities, including preparing onboarding materials, coordinating orientation schedules, processing paperwork, and ensuring personnel files are complete.
• Maintain and organize HR files, both electronic and physical, in accordance with company policies and record retention requirements.
• Enter, update, audit, and report on HR data using HRIS, spreadsheets, and other systems.
• Assist with employment verifications, background screening administration, and onboarding follow‑up activities.
• Support the HR team with document preparation, filing, data entry, reporting, and other administrative tasks.
• Help monitor and track employee training, certifications, and required documentation.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and company information.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Recommended Education and/or Experience

• Current student pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Schedule Requirements

Must be available to work in person in the Farmington office on Mondays and Thursdays.

Additional work hours may be flexible based on the student's class schedule and department needs.

All Employees Are Expected To:

• Follow Employee Handbook policies and procedures and uphold organizational values.
• Contribute to building a positive work environment.
• Report for work consistently and on time.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are unsafe to ebm-papst and its employees.