Human Resources Intern

Job Summary

Community Initiatives is an Oakland-based nonprofit service organization providing over 150 nonprofit projects with fiscal sponsorship services including tax-exemption, accounting and financial oversight, risk management and insurance, legal compliance, grants management, payroll, and human resource services. Our fiscally sponsored projects (FSPs) represent all nonprofit sectors––arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, and public affairs. While many of our projects are in the San Francisco Bay Area, others operate in various states and international locations.

Great opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in HR Operations! The HR Intern is a temporary position responsible for providing administrative support to the HR team. Special projects include updating Community Initiatives’ HRIS, maintaining employee files, and general record keeping.  This is a hybrid role working 10-15 hours/week for up to three months, $25/hour. Downtown Oakland – 12^th Street BART.  

Learning Opportunity

Excellent opportunity to be part of an amazing, supportive HR team and gain direct knowledge in the following areas:

• HR Compliance
• Hands-on HRIS
• Record keeping
• Nonprofit sector

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Categorize and upload digital HR records into HRIS
• Review and audit employee files to identify missing or incomplete documentation
• Scan hard copy I-9s and background check results for active staff
• Assist in updating and organizing employee personnel records
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information
• Support HR team with general administrative tasks and special projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Understands the importance of handling confidential information
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Basic knowledge/experience in HR desirable
• Familiarity with HR Information System desirable – familiarity with Paylocity a plus

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter at the link below:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4038167

Equal Employment Opportunity

Community Initiatives is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.