Human Resource Intern at Plimpton & Hills Corp Inc – Meriden, Connecticut

About the internship position:

The purpose of this internship is to support daily office operations by assisting with document organization, converting paper records into digital files, and providing general administrative support. This role offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional office environment while developing organizational, computer, and workplace communication skills. This internship will run from May through the end of August and will be located on-site at 300 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with organizing and maintaining employee files (digital and paper).
• Assist with scanning, filing, and document management initiatives.
• Support document standardization and digitization efforts.
• Update employee records in the HRIS system as needed.
• Assist with basic HR reporting and data tracking as needed
• Support talent management initiatives, including performance management processes.
• Assist with the preparation and documentation of unemployment claims.
• Assist with special HR projects and initiatives.
• Maintain and update onboarding folders for new hires.
• Assist with planning and coordinating employee engagement events.
• Prepare flyers and communications for employee initiatives.
• Track and monitor expiration dates for certifications (e.g., forklift certifications).
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Experience, Education & Skills:

• Strong computer skills (using a computer, folders, basic programs like Word or Excel)
• Comfortable using a scanner or willing to learn quickly
• Very organized and detail-oriented
• Responsible and able to handle confidential information
• Able to follow instructions and work independently
• Reliable and punctual

Who This Is Great For:

• Students interested in business, HR, office administration

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in a professional office environment
• Improved computer, organization, and administrative skills
• Experience that looks great on a résumé
• A better understanding of how digital records are managed

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Involves sitting most of the time, walking and standing occasionally.