NJEDA Human Resources Intern information
NJEDA Human Resources Intern information
RIPPAC Internship Guide - Summer 2021
Name of Company / Association / Organization New Jersey Economic Development Authority: Human Resources
Internship Coordinator
Coordinator’s Phone / Email
Location of Main Office Trenton, NJ
# of Summer 2020 Interns Accepted
Where will the internship be done?
In the main office
Remotely (student works from home) X
Combination of Remote & In-Office
Dates / Length of Summer Internship TBD
Required Hours/Week TBD
Is there some type of salary or stipend? Yes
If so, how much? $15-$16/hour
What is the application process? (please include deadlines and other requirements. Attach additional pages if needed)
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Intern work areas: Clerical Research Errands Organizing
Please explain the work that will be required of the intern:
Assists the Human Resources Deparment with a variety of HR duties and functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Enters employee data into the HRIS system; offer letters, Caliper assessment results, change forms, PERS Enrollment, etc.
- Organizes, uploads, and scans Year-End Reviews into HRIS system.
- Tracks development items from year-end reviews.
- Conducts audits on pre-hire documentation, job description evaluations/spreadsheets, Payroll, Workers Compensation files, Health & Vision enrollment forms and grade levels in GP and weekly reports.
- Assists Human Resources Officer with pre-hire duties such as reference checks, interviews, background screenings, degree verifications, etc. Ensures all documentation is scanned properly into HRIS system.
- Assures correct job description is attached to the employee in GP.
- Coordinates HR offsite storage, retrieval, and destruction of boxes with the guidance of the Internal Process Management department.
- Updates HR Webpages: including, but not limited to Career Portal, ADP, and Sharpoint.
- Updates 2019 Holiday Calendar in timecard database, payroll calendar, etc...
- Merges duplicate candidate profiles in applicant tracking system.
- Researches charitable events for department participation, suggests themes for Employee Winter Retreat, and Take Your Child To Work Day events.
- Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff, and external customers.
- Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work and develop spreadsheets
- Must be able to enter data with exceptional accuracy
- Ability to analyze data
- Intuitive, takes initiative, and is creative
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; proficient in grammar, spelling and editing; and foster communications with business professionals and EDA staff
- Ability to prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously and work independently within limited time constrains with little or no supervision
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff
- Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software packages
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements
- Student in Bachelors degree program in Human Resources or Business Administration.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Will there be opportunities for the intern to observe:
Internal strategy sessions? Legislative sessions? Committee hearings?
Is the intern expected to work evenings and weekends? If so, please explain.
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