HR Intern Job at Bowery Residents Committee, New York, NY

  • Bowery Residents Committee
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Human Resources Intern

Human Resources Support: Talent Acquisition/Onboarding/Orientation/Employee Relations

BRC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support the Human Resources team with onboarding, orientation, recruitment coordination, and employee relations efforts. This internship offers hands-on experience in HR operations, employee engagement, and recruitment logistics within a mission-driven nonprofit organization.


The ideal candidate is organized, professional, adaptable, and comfortable interacting with new hires, staff, and candidates in a fast-paced environment.


Key Responsibilities

Orientation/Onboarding:
  • Prepare onboarding and orientation materials for new hires
  • Support the coordination, logistics, and execution of new hire orientation sessions. Ensure orientation rooms, technology, and supplies are fully prepared
  • Assist with taking employee photos for ID badges and internal systems
  • Help ensure all required onboarding paperwork and employment forms are completed accurately and on time. Track onboarding documentation and follow up on missing items.
Talent Acquisition/Recruitment :
  • Complete reference checks for prospective candidates
Employee Relations:
  • Review and maintain internal Point Memo documents ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with current HR policies and practices
  • Cross-check memos against relevant procedures, templates, and any applicable labor laws or internal standards. Flag outdated or inconsistent memos for revision and track status updates.
  • Work closely with HR Business Partners and other internal stakeholders to validate and revise content as needed and help with Point Memo trainings.
  • Communicate professionally with candidates, new hires, and internal staff
Support general HR administrative projects and special assignments as needed


Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and candidate information


Schedule and Availability:

The internship provides a flexible schedule; however, intern must be available to work on Mondays and Thursdays to support key onboarding and orientation activities. Additional hours and workdays may be scheduled flexibly in coordination with the Human Resources Team.

Qualifications
  • Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field preferred
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
  • Professional demeanor and customer-service mindset
  • Interest in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or employee experience
Preferred Skills
  • Experience coordinating events, meetings, or administrative processes
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, along with comfort in communicating to external stakeholders
  • Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
What You'll Gain
  • Exposure to HR operations and onboarding processes within a large nonprofit organization
  • Experience supporting recruitment and employee engagement initiatives
  • Professional development and networking opportunities
  • Hands-on experience in a collaborative HR environment
This internship is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in pursuing a career in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Employee Experience, or Organizational Development.

Job Tags

Work at office, Flexible hours

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