Intern-Human Resources

Temporary Summer Internship

This is a Temporary, Summer Internship position located at Estes' Richmond, VA Corporate Office and lasting from May to August (maximum of 3 months).

Responsibilities:

• Assist with assigned HR projects and initiatives, working closely with management and experienced team members.
• Perform various administrative tasks, including routine filing, data entry, research, auditing, proofing, data analysis, and reporting.
• Gain a thorough understanding of Estes HR business processes and procedures.
• Participate in on-the-job training specific to the HR department in which the position will reside.
• Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers
• Assist in tracking and maintenance of HR records. Ensure confidentiality of protected information and compliance with company policies/legal requirements.
• Regular attendance is required.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), and at least 1 year of post-secondary education experience required. Previous coursework in Human Resources or related area of study is preferred but not required.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required
• Previous administrative experience in an office environment preferred
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and manage time wisely
• High level of professionalism, trust and confidentiality required
• Must be able to maintain a positive work attitude
• Strong verbal, written and listening communication skills required
• Must be able to lift approximately 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job
• Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct
• Must be able to interact well with others
• Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities
• Responds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel or operate computers and other standard office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, lift, twist, turn and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be capable of lifting a minimum of 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.