Intern - Human Resources

COPT Defense Properties; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

COPT Defense Properties in Columbia, MD is seeking an administrative professional to support the Benefits and Wellbeing function and the HR team. You will communicate with employees about benefit coverage, review Excel reports, manage documents, and assist with recruitment and events.

The role emphasizes strong MS Office skills, analytical and communication abilities, and a willingness to handle special projects and peak workloads. Eligible students may gain valuable real-world HR experience.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior majoring in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) and ability to learn company specific software.
• Strong analytical, technical, interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative duties, including such activities (but not limited to): distributing mail, scanning and saving documents in electronic folders, reviewing and sorting Excel reports, preparing Commitment Award letters and certificates.
• Assist with communications, preparations, and planning efforts for Company events (e.g., Wellbeing Fair, Anniversary Celebration, Holiday Party, C3 events).
• Assist as needed with special projects or peak time assistance. Partner with team members to learn job responsibilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to learn new software

Education

Rising junior or senior majoring in a relevant field

High School or better

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The role primarily supports the Benefits and Wellbeing function, and as needed, the entire HR team with various administrative tasks as needed. This support includes communicating with employees about their benefit coverage, generating and reviewing Excel reports to assess employees' enrollment status in benefits, managing documents, coordinating company events, assisting with recruitment efforts, and working on special projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform general administrative duties, including such activities (but not limited to): distributing mail, scanning and saving documents in electronic folders, reviewing and sorting Excel reports, preparing Commitment Award letters and certificates.
• Assist with communications, preparations, and planning efforts for Company events (e.g., Wellbeing Fair, Anniversary Celebration, Holiday Party, C3 events).
• Assist as needed with special projects or peak time assistance. Partner with team members to learn job responsibilities.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Rising junior or senior majoring in a relevant field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) and ability to learn company specific software.
• Strong analytical, technical, interpersonal and communication skills required.

Pay: $18.00 per hour.

CDP proudly offers to all employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week market-leading health benefits including medical, dental, vision and prescription, etc.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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