Human Resources Intern (Summer 2025)Department: Human ResourcesLocation: Albany, NYApply by end of day: October 13, 2024Note: This posting will close earlier than October 13, 2024, if 75 applications are received prior to that date.Position SummaryUnder the supervision of the Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist, the Human Resources Intern will assist the Benefits & Compensation, and Recruitment teams with various tasks and assignments. The primary learning objective for this role is for the incumbent to gain a thorough understanding of how a Human Resources department functions to successfully support an organization and its employees.Minimum QualificationsCandidates must be currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor-s or master's degree program with at least one semester left to complete all degree requirements after the internship.Preferred Qualifications
Strong oral and written communications skills
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated time management skills
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Work ModalityThis position is subject to a hybrid work schedule.Job DutiesThe duties of the Human Resources Intern include, but will not be limited to, the following:
Assist the Recruitment team with pre-screening calls, search committee kickoff meetings, search committee member training, interview scheduling, candidate correspondence, Talent Acquisition Software database maintenance, and other special projects as needed
Assist the Recruitment team with preparing for Career Fairs (in-person or virtual) and help with other special programs and events to increase a diverse, talent pipeline; these can include virtual informational sessions,
Assist the Benefits team with off boarding, time and attendance, payroll, process documentation, and other special projects as needed
Analyze current departmental processes for potential opportunities to increase efficiency and impact, offering suggestions and providing research to support your thought process
Assist the department with new employee orientation and onboarding
Provide generalist assistance to the department as needed
Salary GradeThis is a non-graded position.Salary Range$20.00 per hour.Job TypeTemporaryEEO STATEMENTAt NYSTRS, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our mission of providing our members with a secure pension and exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where all diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment across all operations.NYSTRS is proud to provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender expression or identity, national origin, age, ability and disability status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. We are committed to being a workplace that attracts, supports, and retains talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences while championing equal opportunity across recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.All applications to NYSTRS should be done via our website (https://nystrs.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-openings.php?search=true&dept=-1&city=-1&state=-1) . NYSTRS will never ask you to submit private information via email or direct you to submit private information to another site as part of our recruitment process.
