Human Resources Intern

Position: Human Resources Intern

Department: Human Resources

Location: Caroline Salton stall Building, Milton Academy Campus

Hours: Full-time with flexibility available

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Classification: Staff

Duration: Summer 2024 (with the potential for extension)

Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K–12 school, boarding and day in grades 9–12, located just outside of Boston.

Milton Academy cultivates in our students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Milton students grow by developing their own identities, learning from and listening to the lived experiences of others, and living and working among peers whose differences they accept with respect and care.

In our ongoing work to create an environment that confronts bias, injustice, and bigotry, we encourage each other to be open to learning, explore our histories and identities, and seek to understand the world around us with a critical lens. At Milton, we prepare students to partner with their future communities to create a more just world, and to have the courage to speak up and live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”

Summary of Position:

Milton Academy is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support our Human Resources team, focusing primarily on recruiting and onboarding activities in preparation for the 2024-2025 academic year. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various HR administrative functions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Onboarding Support: Assist in the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience.
• Documentation Management: Review, approve, and track onboarding forms, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and timely. Maintain onboarding documents in the online applicant tracking system.
• Background Checks: Process background checks on new hires, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to compliance standards.
• Career Page Maintenance: Update and maintain the Milton Academy career page with current job openings and relevant information.
• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the HR team as needed.
• Project Work: Participate in HR initiatives and projects as assigned, potentially including editing job descriptions for consistency and clarity and revising policy and procedures manuals

Supervision to be received: Supervised by the Director of Human Resources.

Education/Certification/Licensure

Preferred: Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program or recently completed a degree program.

Experience

Preferred: Prior experience in office administration or customer service.

Competencies

Required:

• Ability to learn and navigate new software solutions effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer expertise, including proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Desire to be a part of a dynamic educational community.

Physical Abilities

Required:

• Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.
• Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

All interested internal candidates must complete an application for promotion or transfer and inform your supervisor as soon as possible.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

An equal opportunity employer, Milton embraces diversity and the pursuit of excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race (including natural and protective hairstyle), color, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, religious creed, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship, national or ethnic origin or any other status protected by applicable law.