SUMMARY:

The Human Resources (HR) Intern provides quality assistance in the day-to-day operations of the HR department. At the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, HR serves as a critical internal support to the mission and operations of the organization. As an Intern, you will assist HR in various tasks including recruitment, record management, training, and policy review. This internship is meant to provide hands on HR experience as well as skill development and growth.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Posts, updates, and removes job ads from job boards and career pages. 

• Screens candidate applications, schedules interviews, and confirms applicant availability.

• Writes employee communications and correspondence about updates in HR policies and procedures.

• Assists in reviewing compliance with labor codes and applicable local and state employment laws (e.g., Equal Employment Opportunity and Fair Labor Standards Act laws)

• Participates and assists in organizational events and trainings.

• Prepare HR-related reports as needed.

• Address employee inquiries accurately or assists in escalating inquiries. 

• Reviews and updates organizational policies and procedures

• Participates in organizing organization-wide events.

• Attends career fairs.

• Assists with HR projects. 

• Assists with document retention and record management.

• Assists in updating employee records and reviews records for accuracy and completeness.

• Drafts and sends out offer letters.

• Files documents and answers customer and employee inquiries.

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Education and Certifications: High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or studying toward a degree in HR Management or a related field.

Experience: The ideal candidate will have experience working in an office environment and working with a team to accomplish a common goal. Experience applying HR knowledge in a practical manner is preferred.

Skills/Competencies: Working knowledge of U.S. labor laws; familiarity working with a HRIS (Human Resources Information System) software is preferred; proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications; the ability to work as part of a team; excellent administrative and organizational skills; effective communication skills; detail-oriented; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

JOB CONDITIONS:

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Applicants must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for employment.

NOTE: The above statements cover what are generally believed to the principal and essential function of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some associates assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, duties, responsibilities of requirements. Any individual may be required to perform any other job-related activities or functions requested by his/her manager, subject to reasonable accommodation. Mid-Ohio Food Collective reserves the right to modify this job description to reflect changes in essential job duties made necessary by changing organizational needs.

Mid-Ohio Food Collective is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.