HR Intern

Job Description
First Lady, the industry leader in Chicago tours and private events, is seeking an enthusiastic HR Intern to join our Human Resources team. This internship provides practical, hands-on experience in Human Resources. The successful candidate will work closely with HR professionals and support the department in various administrative tasks related to recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement for a staff of over 100 full-time and seasonal employees.

What We're Looking For:
Our ideal intern is a self-starter who takes direction well, meets deadlines, and is eager to apply what they're learning in the classroom to real-world situations. We're looking for someone detail-oriented, dependable, and professional, with a genuine interest in HR.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with job postings and applicant tracking

• Post jobs in our ATS (Recruitee) and screen applicants

• Schedule and conduct phone interviews

• Support onboarding tasks such as sending background check forms and scheduling pre-employment drug tests

• Manage the "Jobs" inbox and respond to candidate inquiries

• Audit and maintain accurate records in our ATS pipeline

• Draft internal communications and contribute to the employee newsletter

• Collaborate with the HR team on special projects as assigned

• Provide administrative support to the HR team as needed

Qualifications:

• Has or is pursuing a degree in HR or has experience in HR

• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, etc.)

• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) like Recruitee is a plus

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism

Internship Details:

• Schedule: 40 hours per week in office - through the end of June

• Compensation: $17 - $20 per hour

• Location: Our office is located on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on HR experience in a fun and fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about people and eager to grow your HR skills, we'd love to hear from you!

All applicants must pass a drug and background check