Human Resources Intern

Position Description 

Position Title: Human Resources Intern

Location: Hartford, CT

Classification: Durational, non-exempt 

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

 Last updated: April 2026

Job Summary

The Human Resources Intern provides administrative and project support to the HR team while gaining hands-on experience in various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR operations. This role is ideal for students interested in pursuing a career in human resources. 

Essential Functions 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with recruitment efforts, including posting job openings, reviewing resumes, and scheduling interviews
• Support onboarding activities such as preparing new hire paperwork and coordinating orientation sessions
• Maintain and update employee records and HR databases with accuracy and confidentiality
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, events, and internal communications
• Provide administrative support to HR team members on various projects and daily tasks
• Help track and organize training and development programs
• Support benefits and payroll processes as needed
• Conduct research on HR best practices and assist with policy updates
• Work on projects as assigned to help streamline internal HR processes and help to drive efficiency

Other:

• Assume special projects and duties, as assigned or requested. 
• This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Education: 

• Actively pursuing a bachelors degree from an accredited college/university in Psychology or a related field

Experience:

•  Active student; previous internship experience preferred

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); overall very technologically proficient; comfortable using Zoom and Teams. Familiarity with HRIS systems preferred
• Interest and/or experience in AI 
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong data entry skills, and high attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Good communication skills
• Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources

Learning Outcomes:

•     Gain practical experience across multiple HR functions

•     Develop professional communication and organizational skills

•     Build foundational knowledge of HR policies, compliance, and employee relations

•     Exposure to real-world HR systems and processes

JCJ Core Competencies

Respect & Collaboration

Promotes mutual respect, collaboration and teamwork at all levels. Establishes and nurtures an environment that recognizes, accepts, and embraces diverse backgrounds, strengths, resources and talents of our employees.

Integrity & Ethics

Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, conveys good news and bad.

Adaptability & Flexibility

Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needs. Shows ability to be flexible and resilient.

Growth & Development

Challenges self to continue to grow professionally, continuing to develop skills, and all JCJ Core Competencies, to the highest extent possible.

Other Information

Special Information 

May be required to work overtime, as needed. 

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. 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers/scanners and filing cabinets. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. 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. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 

The employee is often required to sit; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Salary

$22.00 Per Hour