HR Recruiter Intern (Unpaid) Cherry Hill, NJ

HR Recruiter Intern

Company: Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare

Location: Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Duration: 6 Months Position: Unpaid Internship

Who We Are

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare provides Comprehensive Therapeutic Support Services designed to address a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based practices and our team of highly trained professionals is dedicated to providing individualized care for every client.

Job Summary:

Our HR Staffing Coordinator Intern will assist in the coordination of staffing and recruiting processes. The ideal candidate should be passionate about healthcare and technology, comfortable speaking to candidates, multitask efficiently, be organized, flexible, and driven. A flexible schedule is allowed, but availability of 5 days per week is preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the HR Department, the intern will:

• Assist with recruiting and staffing coordination activities for open positions.
• Learn and support the recruitment process by posting job advertisements on approved job boards and recruitment platforms.
• Assist with sourcing potential candidates using applicant tracking systems (ATS), online databases, and professional networking platforms.
• Review resumes and applications to identify candidates meeting minimum qualifications.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach to confirm interest, availability, and interview scheduling.
• Coordinate interviews by communicating with candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Assist with preparing offer letters, onboarding packets, and new hire documentation.
• Support new employee onboarding and orientation activities.
• Assist with employment verification, reference check coordination, and pre-employment documentation, as assigned.
• Help maintain confidential employee and applicant records in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Assist with updating job descriptions and recruitment materials.
• Participate in recruitment events, career fairs, and community outreach activities when applicable.
• Support HR reporting by maintaining recruiting metrics and preparing basic reports.
• Provide administrative support for HR projects and department initiatives.
• Perform other HR-related administrative duties as assigned.

Learning Objectives

Throughout the internship, the intern will gain practical experience in:

• Talent Acquisition and Recruitment
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Candidate Sourcing Techniques
• Interview Coordination
• Employee Onboarding
• HR Documentation and Recordkeeping
• Employment Compliance
• Professional Communication
• Healthcare Human Resources Operations
• Confidentiality and Ethical HR Practices

Qualifications:

Education

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Leadership, Public Administration, Communication, or a related field.
• At least a year of HR Recruiting or Staffing Coordination experience.
• Minimum of 1 year's experience in Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Minimum of 1 year's experience in HRIS Software.
• Must consent to and pass a formal background check including fingerprinting.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor H-1B or other employment visas at this time.

Internship Requirements:

To be considered for this internship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be available to intern 1020 hours per week
• Be available to intern at least three (3) days per week.
• Commit to the internship for a minimum of 36 months.
• Be able to work on-site at either our Union, NJ or Cherry Hill, NJ office, based on departmental needs and availability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Ability to learn new HR technology systems.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while receiving supervision and feedback.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Professional verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to prioritize assignments.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of applicant and employee information.