Human Resources Intern
Summer
Location
Chicago, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Internship
Experience
0-1 years
Compensation
$17 - $19 per hour
Posted
2h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Human Resources Intern supports day-to-day operations including recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives. Responsibilities involve maintaining employee files, updating HRIS data, assisting with compliance tasks, and providing administrative support for various HR programs and projects. This role offers hands-on experience across core HR functions.
JOB SUMMARY
The Human Resources Intern will work directly with the Director of Human Resources and HR team members to support day-to-day HR operations and initiatives. This position will require collaboration with multiple departments and office locations to assist with HR-related requests, documentation, and employee programs.
The HR Intern will gain hands-on experience across core HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, compliance, HR systems, and reporting. This role requires professionalism, discretion, strong organizational skills, and an interest in human resources and people operations.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the HR team with recruitment activities including job postings, sourcing, resume screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications.
Support onboarding processes for new hires, including document collection, system setup, and coordination with office managers.
Maintain and organize employee files and HR documentation in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Assist with updates to HR systems (HRIS), tracking employee data changes, and data audits.
Act as a liaison between the HR team and field team members (office managers and regional managers) when collecting information or documentation.
Support employee engagement initiatives such as recognition programs, surveys, and internal communications.
Assist in the creation and updating of HR resources, SOPs, and toolkits for employees and managers.
Provide administrative support for HR programs related to benefits, performance management, and training.
Assist with compliance-related tasks including acknowledgements, training tracking, and policy distribution.
Support special HR projects as assigned by the Sr. Director of Human Resources.
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Stay informed on HR best practices, employment trends, and entry-level HR compliance topics within healthcare and multi-location organizations.
Assist with basic HR reporting, metrics tracking, and data compilation.
Support internal audits and process improvement initiatives.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (or currently working toward completion) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Prior internship or administrative experience preferred but not required.
Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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Candidate fit
Skills and qualifications
Additional skills
Experience
0-1 years
How this role is positioned
Role classification
Job domains
Industries
Employment
Internship
Contract duration
Permanent
Hiring type
Direct
Global hiring
Location specific
Offer details
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
$17 - $19 per hour
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Work setup
Work conditions
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Context on the employer
Company snapshot
Company
Elite Dental Partners
Team size
Growing team
Location
Chicago, United States
At Elite Dental Partners, we provide industry-leading non-clinical support services to help dental practices scale their business, allowing dentists to focus on patient care. We are building a great team of lifelong learners who are accountable, strive to do the right thing, enjoy having fun, and genuinely care about patients and coworkers. Our vision is to support and inspire people and communities to smile while living their best life.
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