Intern - Human Resources (HR) - Summer 2027

Live With MSC; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Caton Companies in Charlottesville, VA, is offering a Summer 2027 HR Intern position for a 10-12 week internship beginning late May or early June 2027. You will support the senior HR team with recruiting, onboarding, HR records, HRIS data entry, background checks, benefits, and policy updates.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's in Human Resources or related field, including sophomores or higher, with strong MS Word, Excel, and Outlook skills, and excellent attention to detail and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Open to sophomores and above who are enrolled in a degree program.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting and hiring activities, posting openings, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, and candidate communications.
• Assist with new-hire onboarding, orientation materials, and onboarding coordination.
• Maintain employee records and HR files with accuracy.
• Enter employee data in the HRIS and other HR systems.
• Coordinate background checks, employment verifications, and pre-employment requirements.
• Assist with benefits administration and respond to routine employee questions.
• Help update HR policies, forms, procedures, and training materials.
• Support employee engagement activities and company events.
• Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets, and presentations as requested.
• Assist with HR compliance and recordkeeping, audits as needed.
• Support offboarding activities and exit processes.
• Respond to routine employee and manager inquiries.

Skills

Recruiting

Onboarding

HRIS data entry

Employee records

Background checks

Benefits administration

HR policies

Employee engagement

HR reporting

Attention to detail

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR (in progress)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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Intern - Human Resources (HR) - Summer 2027

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2163

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.00 Hourly

The Caton Companies is comprised of five companies that combine to form an alliance of nearly 500 employees in 12 markets in 6 states. These companies include:

• Management Services Corporation (MSC), one of Virginia's leading property management companies
• Caton Construction Group, a heavy civil contractor performing public and private contracts in Virginia and North Carolina
• Park Lane Finance Solutions, a mortgage finance company providing loans in 12 states in the eastern and midwestern USA
• Manufactured Housing Enterprises, a land-lease company providing affordable solutions for manufactured housing communities in Virginia
• Maple Tree Rentals, our company that provides rent-to-own services for prefabricated sheds and other buildings throughout Virginia

We are seeking a summer Human Resources Intern for a 10-12 week internship in Charlottesville, Virginia. Position will start in late May or early June, 2027. Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or a related field. Open to students who have successfully completed sophomore level classes and above.

The HR Intern provides support to the senior HR team under supervision. Duties will include:

• Assist with recruiting and hiring activities, including posting job openings, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
• Assist with new-hire onboarding, including preparing orientation materials, assembling new-hire packets, and coordinating onboarding activities.
• Maintain and update employee records and HR files, ensuring information is accurate and organized.
• Assist with employee data entry in the HRIS and other HR systems.
• Help coordinate background checks, employment verifications, and other pre-employment requirements.
• Assist with benefits administration, including preparing enrollment materials and responding to routine employee questions.
• Help maintain and update HR policies, forms, procedures, and training materials.
• Assist with employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and company events.
• Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and other documents as requested.
• Assist with HR compliance and recordkeeping, including organizing required documentation and conducting routine audits.
• Assist with offboarding activities, including preparing paperwork and coordinating exit processes.
• Respond to routine employee and manager inquiries or direct questions to the appropriate HR team member.
• Conduct research on HR topics, employment trends, recruiting practices, and workplace initiatives.
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties in support of the HR department.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information at all times.
• Participate in special projects and other HR initiatives as assigned.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail
• Very task-oriented and self starter
• Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.