Human Resources Intern (Spring)

Office of Employee & Business Services

The Office of Employee and Business Services (OEBS) manages the agency’s administrative services, including human resources, facility operations and organizational development. OEBS and its component bureaus support the primary goal of the ODJFS by providing continuous, accurate and timely administrative services to the program areas within the department. OEBS's customers include all ODJFS employees, clients, service providers, county agencies, and the public. Learn more about the office by visiting ODJFS OEBS Webpage

What You'll Do

In this position, you will provide support to the Bureau of Human Resources (HR), gaining a broad understanding of HR functions and the inner workings of state government. As part of the Talent Management team, you will support agency wide initiatives such as succession planning, employee development, workforce planning, performance management, classification & compensation, and talent acquisition. Additionally, you will have opportunity to collaborate with our payroll & benefits team, as well as our recruiting and onboarding team during peak times to gain hands-on experience across HR functions.

Day – To – Day You Will

• Write and publish HR news articles on the agency’s intranet.
• Support HR Managers with maintenance of HR programs (e.g., employee referrals, job shadowing, exit interviews, succession planning, performance management).
• Help coordinate employee events (e.g., new employee orientation, workshops, fairs).
• Responds to inquiries from employees and public.
• Assist with drafting and posting job openings.
• Participate in candidate outreach.
• Screen applications using applicant tracking system (i.e., Taleo).
• Assist in onboarding new hires (e.g., paperwork, background checks, employment verification, scheduling interviews, processing personnel actions, communicating with internal stakeholders).
• Provide general administrative support (e.g., filing paperwork, scheduling meetings, taking meeting minutes, uploading position descriptions, reporting
  
  

Learning objectives and competencies

• Understand Public Service
• Interpret agency & state human resource policies and procedures
• Full-cycle recruiting
• Performance management
• HR software & tools
• Customer service
• Stakeholder Engagement
  
  

Schedule

• Minimum of 8 hours/week. Hours must be worked M-F between 8AM – 4PM.
• Hours must be worked onsite at 30 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH. 43215
  
  

Travel: There may be opportunities for in-state travel.

Preferred Qualification

• Passion for public service
• Interest in becoming an HR professional
  
  

The Ideal Candidate, At Minimum, Must Have The Following

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and maintain good academic standing;
• Provide proof of academic enrollment (copy of current unofficial transcript) by attaching to your application
  
  

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Organization

Job & Family Services

Agency Contact Name and Information

JFS_Recruitment@jfs.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Sep 29, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$14 - $20 based on academic year

Schedule

Part-time

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Internship

Technical Skills

Customer Service, Human Resources, Operational and Administrative Support, Professional

Professional Skills

Active Learning, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus

Agency Overview

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Cash and Food Assistance
• Employment Services and Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support
  
  

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do everyday.