HR Intern

**Department:** Corporate/Administrative

**Location:** Rockford, IL

**Compensation:** $18.00 - $26.00 / hour

Job Summary

The Human Resources Intern supports the Human Resources (HR) Department and assists in compiling and maintaining employee records. Assist with the daily administrative operations of the HR department and interact with employees, management, and other business associates. Knowledge of company and legal employment policies, office procedures, and customer service standards is typically essential for those working in an HR Department. The HR Intern works with employees at all levels of the organization, including upper management and engineers. This position will report directly to an HR team member.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily administrative tasks of the HR Department, including filing, faxing, copying, and organizing departmental files.
• In charge of maintaining HR records and documentation, creating and distributing HR procedures, completing data entry tasks, and answering HR phone calls and emails.
• Supports employment by scheduling interviews, handling reference checks, and personnel changes.
• Provides overall administrative support to the HR department, including maintaining and processing documentation and records.
• Answer employee questions about policy and procedures and refer to specialists as needed.
• Assist in projects, such as HR events, benefits open enrollment, employee communications, and company-wide meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Highly motivated, self-starter.
• Cultural sensitivity, confidentiality, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Solution-focused mindset.
• Work well independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel to Fehr Graham locations if needed.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be in pursuit of a college degree in business administration, law, human resources, or a related field.
• Experience in a clerical environment and/or previous HR experience is preferred.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Core office hours generally fall between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Some projects may require working outside of normal hours.

Work Environment

Professional office environment. The position is not eligible for a remote work agreement.

What You'll Get

You'll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Profit-sharing bonus plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment.

Learn more about Fehr Graham's people, culture and projects on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham 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.