Student Human Resource Intern Work Study

Job Summary

The Human Resources (HR) Intern supports the organizations people operations by assisting with recruitment onboarding employee engagement and administrative HR functions. This role provides hands-on experience in nonprofit HR while contributing to a positive and supportive workplace culture that enables staff and volunteers to serve the community effectively.

Pay: $12/hour

Location: Meals on Wheels Merrillville IN

Position Type: Human Resources / Internship

Schedule: Flexible hours Monday through Friday (minimum 8 hours/week preferred) Office hours are 8am-4pm.

Reports To: Human Resources / Director of Operations

About Us

Since 1977 Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana has delivered over 10 million meals to neighbors in needseniors people with disabilities veterans children cancer patients pregnant women and others facing barriers to nutrition and social connection.

Responsibilities

HR Administration & Recruitment

• Assist with posting job and internship openings on various platforms
• Screen resumes and help coordinate interviews with candidates
• Support onboarding processes including preparing new hire materials and documentation
• Maintain and organize employee records in compliance with confidentiality standards
• Assist with tracking employee information attendance and HR databases

Employee Engagement & Support

• Help plan and support employee engagement initiatives recognition programs or team-building activities
• Assist with internal communications including staff updates or newsletters
• Support coordination of trainings orientations and staff meetings
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department

Compliance & Operations Support

• Assist in ensuring HR files and processes are aligned with organizational policies
• Help update HR documents handbooks or internal procedures as needed
• Support special HR projects and research assignments

Education

• PNW Work-Study Student

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Interest in human resources business administration or nonprofit operations
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality
• Comfortable with basic computer applications (Microsoft Office Google Workspace)
• Detail-oriented dependable and proactive
• Commitment to the mission of Meals on Wheels and respect for diverse populations

(Preferred but not required)

• Previous administrative or HR-related experience
• Familiarity with HR systems or applicant tracking tools

Training & Support

Intern will receive orientation and training from the HR team. Ongoing guidance and mentorship will be provided with opportunities to learn across multiple HR functions and collaborate with staff across departments.

What Youll Gain

• Hands-on experience in human resources within a nonprofit organization
• Exposure to recruitment onboarding and employee engagement practices
• Development of professional skills in communication organization and workplace operations
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven team making a meaningful local impact
• Earn volunteer hours or internship credit (if applicable)

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