HR Assistant

Versa Pak; Celina (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Versa Pak is offering a Part-Time HR Internship designed for students pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fields. You will gain hands-on experience across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training, HR compliance, and HR administration in a professional HR environment.

Working alongside experienced HR professionals, you will develop practical HR skills and learn best practices for the employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Actively pursuing SHRM certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Technically Savvy.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including active listening.
• Ability to remain composed in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting activities and scheduling interviews.
• Support onboarding and new hire paperwork.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases.
• Help with benefits administration and HR inquiries.
• Coordinate employee engagement programs and events.
• Track training participation and coordinate development initiatives.
• Assist with payroll preparation and timekeeping records.
• Maintain compliance-related documentation and personnel files.
• Research HR best practices, policies, and labor market trends.
• Create and update job descriptions.
• Assist with analyzing employee survey results and engagement initiatives.
• Provide general administrative support and participate in process improvements.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Organization

Technical savviness

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

SHRM in progress

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

SHRM Certification in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Part-Time HR Internship provides an excellent opportunity for students pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field to gain hands‑on experience in a professional HR environment. This role offers exposure to key Human Resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training and development, HR compliance, and HR administration.

Working alongside experienced HR professionals, the intern will develop practical skills, build knowledge of HR best practices, and gain valuable insight into the employee lifecycle. The internship is designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world application, providing meaningful experience that prepares students for a successful career in Human Resources.

This position is ideal for individuals who are eager to learn, highly organized, detail-oriented, and interested in developing a strong foundation in HR processes and employee support. The HR Intern will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, collaborate across departments, and gain exposure to a variety of HR initiatives while supporting the organization's people-focused objectives.

The HR Intern will support the Human Resources team in recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, HR administration, and special projects. This role provides hands‑on experience across multiple HR disciplines while developing knowledge of employment practices, employee relations, and organizational operations.

General Responsibilities:

• Assist with recruiting activities, including posting job openings, reviewing resumes, and scheduling interviews.
• Conduct initial candidate phone screenings and provide interview feedback to hiring managers.
• Help with social media and other recruitment activities.
• Support the onboarding process by preparing new hire paperwork, orientation materials, and employee files.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR databases are updated and organized.
• Assist with benefits administration, employee communications, and routine HR inquiries.
• Help coordinate employee engagement programs, recognition events, and company activities.
• Track training participation and assist with organizing learning and development initiatives.
• Support payroll preparation by verifying employee information and timekeeping records.
• Assist with maintaining compliance-related documentation and personnel files.
• Conduct research on HR best practices, policies, and labor market trends.
• Assist with creating and updating job descriptions.
• Help analyze employee survey results and recommend engagement initiatives.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including filing, data entry, and document preparation.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field required
• Actively pursuing SHRM certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Technically Savy
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including active listening and the ability to read nonverbal cues.
• Ability to remain composed and solution-focused in high-pressure situations.