Human Resources Intern

The Human Resources Intern at the City of Plymouth will support day-to-day HR functions including recruitment and retention, HRIS and payroll, labor and employee relations, benefits, safety and risk management.

This position will work an average of 20 hours per week and up to one year. Ideal candidates will work a full year to experience the annual cycle of HR work. The position will work in the office and have flexibility in schedule within the regular business hours of 8am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday.

• Assist with recruiting activities including but not limited to: writing job descriptions, advertising, scheduling interviews, selection, completing backgrounds and processing drug screens
• Assist with general office work such as data entry, phones, records retention, benefit administration, applicant tracking and verifications of employment
• Assist department with organizing and maintaining personnel files and other HR records to ensure compliance with legal requirements
• Collect and compile data for market surveys and research various wage and benefit issues
• Assist with employee questions, send out employee communication emails, respond to verifications of employment
• Assist in the annual open enrollment process
• Work on special projects
• Provide general administrative support and back-up to other staff as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform in accordance with the City of Plymouth’s CIVIC values (customer focus, integrity, visionary, inclusion and connection) and comfort with supporting and advancing the city council’s strategic priorities

• Current or recent enrollment in a graduate or undergraduate degree program with an interest and aptitude to work in Human Resources

• Must have ability to work independently, have high attention to detail and take initiative on projects

• Must have excellent communication and coordination skills and proven ability to work effectively with people of all backgrounds and identities

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple processes, programs and procedures simultaneously

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet applications

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with municipal government operations

• Familiarity with HRIS (Human Resources Information System)

• Knowledge of US labor laws

• Other paid or volunteer experience in an office setting