Internship - HR Assistant

AccessLex Institute; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AccessLex Institute is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to assist with various HR projects including compliance, recruiting, and employee benefits. The role involves participation in departmental meetings and direct reporting to the Director of HR.

Needed qualifications include a high school diploma, one year of office experience, and strong computer skills in Microsoft applications. Previous HR experience is a plus. This opportunity offers a chance to enhance HR processes and provide support across various functions.

Qualifications

• One year of office/clerical experience required.
• Previous HR experience or SHRM-CP credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Department with HR compliance and projects.
• Administer health and welfare plans.
• Conduct audits of payroll and benefits.

Skills

Coordination of new hire orientations

Customer service functions

Computer proficiency with MS applications

Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Human Resources Assistant will directly assist the Department with a wide range of projects related to HR compliance, recruiting, onboarding/orientation, employee benefits, and corporate events. The intern will attend and participate in all department meetings and will report directly to the Director, Human Resources, but work closely with multiple departmental staff.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Coordination of new hire orientations;
• Responds to reference checks and verification of employment
  status;
• Administers health and welfare plans, including enrollments,
  changes and terminations. Processes required documents through
  payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping
  and proper deductions;
• Performs customer service functions by answering employee
  requests and questions;
• Reconciles benefits statements;
• Conducts audits of payroll, benefits or other HR programs and
  recommends corrective action;
• Assists with processing of terminations;
• Assists with the preparation of the performance review
  process;
• Assists with the recruitment and interview process. Tracks
  status of candidates in ATS and responds to follow-up letters at
  the end of the recruiting process;
• Schedules meetings and interviews as requested by the Director,
  Human Resources;
• Assists or prepares correspondence as requested.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required, plus one year of
  office/clerical experience.
• Previous HR experience or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
  credential a plus.

Knowledge and Experience

• Computer proficiency, including experience with Web-based
  applications, database management and Microsoft applications such
  as Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint;
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.