Human Resources Intern jobs in Charleston, SC

As a combined organization, Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group is undertaking what is perhaps the central challenge of our times – to help drive the transition to net-zero carbon economies while ensuring that no working families, businesses, or local communities are left behind. To do that, we are the utility industry’s top provider of turn-key energy efficiency and grid optimization programs and products, all of which contribute to reducing carbon and waste and, at the same time, free-up resources for creating more innovation investment and jobs. With over 26 years in business, we have more than 1,300 experts across the United States and Canada, with warehouses on both coasts. The organization’s integrated in-house services provide deep personalization and insights, helping energy partners achieve their carbon-reduction and energy productivity goals.

We believe the organization’s most “precious resources” are its people. We pledge a relentless pursuit to embody a culture that acknowledges, recognizes, and infinitely seeks to understand the unique differences of its people. We are committed to creating employee experiences that continually attract and embrace a multiracial, multicultural, and multigenerational workforce that promotes outstanding performance and mirrors our diverse partnerships, clients and communities we serve.

Position Summary

This position assists the Human Resources Department with various administrative tasks, including data maintenance/auditing, HR compliance tasks, phone screens, engagement activities, and more. The HR Intern will receive hands-on exposure to all aspects of Human Resources.

Benefits Of This Internship

• Practical experience with different disciplines of Human Resources, project management, and data analysis in a remote setting
• Shadowing, mentoring, networking, and training opportunities with experienced Human Resources professionals
• Experience working in a corporate culture with the ability to interact with a variety of individuals and collaborate on group projects
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Complete assignments/special projects as assigned by HR team members
• Update HRIS and other systems with new employee information
• Support various tasks around onboarding and offboarding of employees
• Complete new hire paperwork audit and other identified compliance tasks
• Participate in employee engagement committee and activities
• Screen resumes and conduct candidate phone screens with recruitment team support
• Prepare HR-related reports as needed
• Address employee queries about benefits
• Shadow Human Resources Business Partners and HR Advisor on Stay Interviews, Exit Interviews, and 30-day Interviews
• Shadow all areas of Human Resources – recruiting, payroll, benefits, training, etc.
• Clean-up employee personnel file system, including job description audit, employee restriction agreement, etc.
• Assist with succession planning tasks
• Assist with development of HR Newsletter content
• Other tasks and opportunities as identified
  
  

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

• Enrolled in a full-time Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university, preferably in applicable area of focus
• Must be able to start the Summer Internship program in the middle of May and continue with the internship program until it commences in early August
  
  

Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Must be able to handle a wide work variety and work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a detail-oriented, organized, self-starter, and have an ability to prioritize workload
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong data entry skills in entering information in tracking systems/databases
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and solve practical problems
• Knowledge of mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages and ratios
• Committed to diversity and inclusion
  
  

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid driver’s license
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 5%
  
  

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above information describes the general duties and requirements necessary to perform the principle functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position.

An Equal Opportunity Employer