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HR Intern

Location
Manhattan, NY
Work type
Full Time · On-site
Posted
2026-10-22

Job description

BRC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support the Human Resources team with onboarding, orientation, recruitment coordination, and employee relations efforts. This internship offers hands-on experience in HR operations, employee engagement, and recruitment logistics within a mission-driven nonprofit organization.

Key Responsibilities

Orientation/Onboarding:

Prepare onboarding and orientation materials for new hires  
Support the coordination, logistics, and execution of new hire orientation sessions. Ensure orientation rooms, technology, and supplies are fully prepared  
Assist with taking employee photos for ID badges and internal systems  
Help ensure all required onboarding paperwork and employment forms are completed accurately and on time. Track onboarding documentation and follow up on missing items.
Talent Acquisition/Recruitment :

Complete reference checks for prospective candidates 
Employee Relations:

Review and maintain internal Point Memo documents ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with current HR policies and practices 
Cross-check memos against relevant procedures, templates, and any applicable labor laws or internal standards. Flag outdated or inconsistent memos for revision and track status updates. 
Work closely with HR Business Partners and other internal stakeholders to validate and revise content as needed and help with Point Memo trainings. 
Communicate professionally with candidates, new hires, and internal staff  
Support general HR administrative projects and special assignments as needed

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and candidate information

Schedule and Availability:

The internship provides a flexible schedule; however, intern must be available to work on Mondays and Thursdays to support key onboarding and orientation activities. Additional hours and workdays may be scheduled flexibly in coordination with the Human Resources Team.

Qualifications

Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field preferred  
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail  
Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines 
Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace  
Professional demeanor and customer-service mindset  
Interest in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or employee experience

Preferred Skills

Experience coordinating events, meetings, or administrative processes  
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, along with comfort in communicating to external stakeholders 
Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills

What You’ll Gain

Exposure to HR operations and onboarding processes within a large nonprofit organization  
Experience supporting recruitment and employee engagement initiatives  
Professional development and networking opportunities  
Hands-on experience in a collaborative HR environment

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