Human Resources Assistant Intern

Norel Service Company is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and motivated Human Resources Assistant Intern who is genuinely interested in building a career in Human Resources.

This is an opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in HR while supporting important companywide projects. The primary focus of the internship will be employee-record digitization and HR administration. As the intern develops familiarity with our systems, processes, and organization, there may be opportunities to gain exposure to additional areas of HR, including onboarding, HRIS administration, employee records, compliance support, and other HR projects.

We are especially interested in someone who is looking for more than a short-term internship and wants to learn, contribute, develop professionally, and grow with an organization.

This position is temporary and part-time, and a future full-time or permanent opportunity is not guaranteed. However, based on business needs, performance, qualifications, and mutual fit, the company may consider the intern for future employment opportunities as they become available.

The position is fully in person at Norel’s Littleton, Massachusetts office and reports directly to the HR Manager. The intern may support HR projects for both Norel Service Company and its affiliated company, NSG Life Safety, which are under common ownership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

HR Records & Digitization

• Prepare physical employee files for scanning and digitization.
• Scan employee documents and verify that documents are complete, legible, and properly oriented.
• Name and organize electronic documents according to established HR filing standards.
• Upload documents securely into the appropriate digital employee files.
• Compare physical and digital employee files against established HR file checklists.
• Identify missing, incomplete, duplicate, illegible, or potentially misfiled documents for review by the HR Manager.
• Organize and maintain physical employee files throughout the digitization process.
• Maintain an accurate project tracker showing completed files, uploaded documents, and outstanding items.

HR Administration & HRIS Support

• As you become familiar with our processes, you may also assist with:
• HRIS implementation and employee data entry.
• Document migration and data validation.
• Employee onboarding support.
• Preparing new-hire paperwork and onboarding materials.
• Organizing completed onboarding documentation.
• Maintaining HR records and documentation.
• Supporting HR administrative projects.
• Developing organizational and administrative skills through hands-on HR work.

Learning & Professional Development

• This internship is designed to provide practical exposure to the day-to-day operations of Human Resources in a growing organization.
• Employee Records Management
• Personal file origination
• HRIS implementation and data migration
• Employee onboarding
• HR document management
• Confidentiality and data security
• HR administrative processes
• Document retention and records handling
• Supporting employees and internal departments
• HR project management and process organization
• You will work directly with the HR Manager and will learn how HR supports employees and business operations across a growing organization.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Genuinely interested in building a career in Human Resources
• Motivated to learn and take on new responsibilities over time
• Dependable and reliable
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable performing detailed work that requires accuracy and consistency
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Comfortable asking questions and learning from feedback
• Interested in developing professional HR skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities and follow established processes
• Looking for an opportunity to grow professionally within an organization

Required Qualifications

• Current college student, recent graduate, or early-career professional
• Interest in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Organizational Leadership, Information Systems, or related fields
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Basic proficiency with computers and electronic document management
• Ability to follow established procedures and ask questions when information is unclear
• Reliable transportation to Littleton, Massachusetts office
• Ability to work fully on-site during scheduled hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior office, administrative, records-management, or HR experience
• Experience using:
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft OneDrive
• Adobe Acrobat
• PDF software
• Scanners
• Electronic document management systems
• Experience with HRIS systems or other business software

This Could Be a Great Fit If You...

• Are studying Human Resources or a related field
• Recently graduated and want practical HR experience
• Are currently working in an administrative role and want to transition into HR
• Want to learn how HR operates within a growing company
• Are comfortable starting with foundational work and growing your responsibilities over time
• Want to build a long-term career in Human Resource

You do not need to know everything about HR when you start. We are looking for someone who is willing to learn, takes ownership of their work, and is genuinely interested in developing a career in Human Resources.

Confidentiality & Data Security

This position involves access to confidential employee and company information, including employee records and other sensitive information. The selected candidate will be required to follow all company policies related to confidentiality, data security, system access, and secure document handling. The intern will not independently make decisions regarding employee discipline, investigations, accommodations, benefits eligibility, employment status, legal compliance, or destruction of company records. Any questions or concerns regarding confidential information or employee records must be brought to the HR Manager.

Schedule & Duration

This is a temporary, part-time internship expected to average approximately 30–35 hours per week.

The schedule may be arranged around academic commitments but must generally fall within regular business hours, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, when the HR Manager is available on-site.

The internship is expected to last approximately 12–16 weeks or until the employee-record digitization project is substantially completed.

The internship may be extended based on project needs, performance, and company approval. The total anticipated duration will generally not exceed six months.

This internship does not guarantee future employment or conversion to a permanent position. However, future opportunities may become available based on business needs, performance, qualifications, and mutual fit.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Norel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.