Human Resources Intern

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners is a private early childhood education organization seeking an HR Intern. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who is passionate about early childhood education and eager to gain hands-on experience in human resources. To be QUALIFIED for this position, applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Required shift:

• Minimum of 15-20 hours per week

Please note that interns will be required to work onsite in our Chicago office located at 120 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60603. Schedule is flexible. Compensation: $16-$18 per hour Internship duration: This internship is expected to last one year. Our Hiring Process:

• Resume screen
• Phone screen with Recruiter (30 minutes)
• Onsite interview with Human Resources Director (60 minutes)
• Onsite interview with Chief Human Resources Officer (30 minutes)
• Offer
  
  

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Track training and development needs for employees
• Assist in the implementation and administration of HR policies and procedures
• Support open enrollment and benefits administration
• Conduct exit interviews and new hire check-ins
• Review and update employee handbooks and policies across multiple centers/locations
• Maintain and update the HRIS and employee records
• Stay informed on legal requirements and government regulations related to HR functions
• Assist with special projects and provide administrative support to HR and operations teams
• Help develop field-facing HR resources and training tools
• Support employee engagement initiatives
• Build out a playbook and internal documentation for the HR team
• Conduct research to support HR strategy and decision-making
• Assist with compliance monitoring and auditing processes
• Participate in policy and process improvement initiatives
• Handle various administrative tasks and help ensure smooth daily operations of the HR department
• Other duties as assigned

If you have a positive attitude, love supporting children and families, and want to grow your HR skills in a dynamic and mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply today! Premier Early Childhood Education Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.