What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary HR Assistant position at South Shore YMCA?
The HR Intern/Temp, provides support to the operations team in all areas of Human Resources administration with a focus on recruitment and onboarding processing of full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees. Will be responsible for partnering with hiring managers to support all hiring and onboarding initiatives. This is a great opportunity for hands on experience in a small HR office serving 1200 employees at multiple locations.
Reports to: VP - HR
This paid internship/temporary position will be run from May 2026 to November/December 2026. 40 hours, with room to negotiate.
General Duties
Mission and Community Oriented – Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values (honesty, carrying, respect, responsibility). Work effectively with people of all backgrounds and levels. Willingness to serve and fulfill community needs.
People Oriented – Remains calm in challenging situations and seeks to understand the underlying cause. Speaks and writes effectively. Develops rapport, relates well and takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Results Oriented – Discovers ideas to create and deliver a high-value member experience. Makes sound judgments, establishes goals, plans work, supports fundraising, and adheres to budgeting procedures.
Personal Development – Recognizes personal strengths and limitations, pursues self-development and demonstrates flexibility.
Qualifications
Reports to: VP - HR
This paid internship/temporary position will be run from May 2026 to November/December 2026. 40 hours, with room to negotiate.
General Duties
- Post approved jobs on the ATS/the web and external job boards
- Source candidates using traditional methods and social media platforms
- Actively search talent and assist department heads with proper screening.
- Responsible for communicating with and supporting hiring managers with their new employees through the on-line onboarding process.
- Data entry of new employee information
- Troubleshoot time-keeping problems including resetting passwords.
- Generate and distribute various reports and HR communications.
- Maintain employee records as assigned.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Support additional HR projects as assigned
Mission and Community Oriented – Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values (honesty, carrying, respect, responsibility). Work effectively with people of all backgrounds and levels. Willingness to serve and fulfill community needs.
People Oriented – Remains calm in challenging situations and seeks to understand the underlying cause. Speaks and writes effectively. Develops rapport, relates well and takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Results Oriented – Discovers ideas to create and deliver a high-value member experience. Makes sound judgments, establishes goals, plans work, supports fundraising, and adheres to budgeting procedures.
Personal Development – Recognizes personal strengths and limitations, pursues self-development and demonstrates flexibility.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, equivalent experience, or current enrollment in a Business Management or related program
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple and simultaneous duties.
- Proven organizational skills.
- Experience supporting or leading small projects preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
- High level of accuracy, confidentiality and attention to detail