Human Resources Intern - with Great Benefits

We are looking to hire an enthusiastic Human Resources Intern to join our incredible team at HIAS in Silver Spring, MD.
Growing your career as a Internship Human Resources Intern is an amazing opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in problem-solving, persuasion and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Human Resources Intern at HIAS today!

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS seeks a highly organized and detailed-oriented Human Resources Intern to assist the Human Resources department with onboarding, offboarding and employee management related tasks and projects. In return, the Human Resources Intern will gain hands-on experience with a small Human Resources team at a global organization.

Note, this position is unpaid but may be pursued for academic credit. We ask that applicants be available for approximately 15-20 hours per week, starting in June 2023 and ending in August 2023.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists Human Resources Coordinator with the organization and filing of physical employee files.
• Researches and supports activities for employee engagement.
• Assists in gathering materials and information for auditing purposes.
• Assists with content review for Learning Management System.
• Researches and recommends ideas for Progressive Discipline System.
• Updates content on the Human Resources intranet page as needed.
• Coordinates Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for onboarding, offboarding, auditing and other processes and procedures.
• Participates in onboarding new employees.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field required.
• Ability to come to the Silver Spring, Maryland office at least 2 times per week.
• Excellent technical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated self-starter, creative thinker and problem-solver.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities.
• Strong commitment to serving vulnerable individuals.

HIRING PROCESS: 

We are committed to a fair and respectful hiring process, and we do our absolute best to respond to every applicant. We prioritize communication and transparency with all candidates, even those who are not moving forward. Here’s a snapshot of our hiring process for internships: 

Step 1: Submit your application! 

Step 2: Video interview with the hiring manager. 

Step 3: Online reference check with SkillSurvey. 

Step 4: Offer and background check with Shield Screening or ESR. 

Step 5: Start your professional journey with HIAS! 

Note: Some of our hiring processes may vary, and not all candidates will advance to each step. 

ABOUT US:

Over one hundred years ago, the Jewish community founded HIAS (originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in New York City, the immigrant gateway to America. Supporting Jews fleeing persecution and poverty in Eastern Europe, our founders were guided by the traditions, texts and history of the Jewish people—a history of oppression, displacement and diaspora. HIAS has since helped generations of Jews facing violence because of who they were, and HIAS remains committed to helping Jewish refugees anywhere in the world. Today, our clients at HIAS come from diverse faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds, as do our staff. We bring our experience, history and values to our work across five continents, ensuring that refugees today receive the vital services and opportunities they need to thrive.

HIAS is a learning community, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do our work with integrity, accountability, transparency and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our teams located in the United States and across the globe. People who identify as BIPOC, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ+ community and people with lived experiences of forced displacement or immigration are all encouraged to apply. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our vision, mission and values.

VISION:

HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and opportunity.

MISSION:

Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.

VALUES: 

Welcome • Acogimiento • Hospitalité • Hachnasat Orchim

We Welcomethe Stranger 

Justice • Justicia • Justice • Tzedek

We PursueJustice 

Empathy • Empatía • Empathie • Chesed 

We Approach our Clients with Empathy 

Partnership • Compañerismo • Coopération • Chevruta

We Believe in Changing the World through Partnership 

Courage • Coraje • Courage • Ometz

We Act with Courageto Build a Better World 

Resilience • Resiliencia • Résilience • Ruach 

We Adapt and Thrive, Continuously Demonstrating our Resilience 

DIVERSITY:

HIAS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic background, ancestry, citizenship status, religious creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, pregnancy, childbirth, military status, protected veteran status, political orientation or other legally protected status.

SAFEGUARDING: 

HIAS is committed to the protection of children, vulnerable adults and any other person from any harm caused directly or indirectly due to their coming into contact with HIAS. We will not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse or any form of child abuse or neglect by our staff or associated personnel. Any candidate offered a job with HIAS will be expected to sign and adhere to HIAS’ Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. HIAS also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. Likewise, HIAS will share this information when other organizations inquire about current and former HIAS staff as part of their recruitment process. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. 

Benefits of working as a Human Resources Intern in Silver Spring, MD:

● Excellent benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Competitive salary