People & Culture Intern

HBK CPA; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Practical HR experience

Mentorship from leaders

Skills in benefits & compliance

Job summary

HBK CPA is seeking a People Intern to support the People & Culture team in onboarding, communications, and HR operations. This internship provides exposure to talent operations, employee experience, and strategic initiatives, with guidance from experienced HR professionals.

You will assist with onboarding tasks, verify I-9s, draft communications, and help maintain SOPs and the intranet. The role offers hands-on learning in benefits, learning, compliance, and HR projects.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a dynamic HR environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding communications and completion tracking for new hires.
• Complete I-9 employment eligibility verifications.
• Draft employee communications and resource materials.
• Create and maintain SOPs and process documentation (e.g., using Scribe).
• Support development and maintenance of Workplace Success Toolkit.
• Maintain intranet content and HR knowledge resources.
• Support policy portal development and maintenance.
• Support Culture Crew and HBK Day initiatives through communication and resource maintenance.
• Monitor HR team inbox and route complex inquiries.
• Assist with administration of reviews, surveys, and HR processes in Workday.
• Provide research, administrative, and project support for HR initiatives.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS 365 proficiency

Confidentiality

Independent yet collaborative

Education

Pursuing degree in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

HBK is a growing Top 50 accounting firm according to Accounting Today magazine and a Top 100 registered investmentadvisoryaccording to Financial Advisor Magazine. Our hundreds of collaborating professionals have created and fostered thousands of close, caring, supportiveclient relationships.

Growth requires talent, so we continue toseekcapable, dedicated professionals in all aspects of financial services. Our recruits choose their career paths. We want you to excel in your career as part of a dynamic team, and we provide the support andthe resourcesto help you succeed. The breadth and depth of experience we offer you is unique in the marketplace.

We are entrepreneurs working with entrepreneurs, owners working with high-net-worth individuals and those who are owners of small and mid-size businesses, the heartbeat of our country. We are consultants, influencers in ourcommunitiesas well as ourclientsand their finances. When we go home at night, we knowwe’vemade something happenforour clients. If you want a career that is all about helping people,you’rethe kind of personwe’relooking for. Please read on to discover if you could see yourself joining the HBKFamily.

SUMMARY

The People Intern will support the People & Culture team by assisting with onboarding, employee communications, process documentation, HR operations, and strategic initiatives that enhance the employee experience. This role provides exposure to multiple areas of Human Resources, including talent operations, employee experience, communications, total rewards, and other functional areas as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a dynamic HR environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the onboarding process by coordinating communications, monitoring completion of required onboarding tasks, and following up with new hires and stakeholders as needed.
• Complete I-9 employment eligibility verifications.
• Draft employee communications, announcements, and resource materials.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation using tools such as Scribe.
• Support the ongoing development and maintenance of the Workplace Success Toolkit.
• Assist with maintaining and updating employee resources, including the firm’s intranet content and other People & Culture knowledge resources.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of the firm’s policy portal, as applicable.
• Support Culture Crew and HBK Day initiatives through communication and resource maintenance.
• Monitor the People & Culture team inbox, responding to routine inquiries and routing more complex questions to the appropriate team member.
• Support administration of reviews, surveys, and other processes within Workday.
• Provide research, administrative, and project support for strategic People & Culture initiatives.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits:

• Gain practical experience in HR operations and strategy.
• Work closely with senior leadership and experienced HR professionals.
• Opportunity to develop skills in benefits, learning, compliance, and more.

Hourly Rate: $22

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary or hourly rate a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

**HBK provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.**

**This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.**

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