Human Resources Intern - Summer/Fall 2026 - Chattanooga, TN

About the role

The Human Resources Intern will directly assist the Human Resources Department with a wide range of projects related to employee benefits, HR compliance, recruiting, onboarding, record maintenance and auditing. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Human Resources Intern will assist with: - Employee benefits issues related to plan renewal and open enrollment, benefits enrollment and termination, auditing employee benefits data, and the customer service aspect of benefits oversight. - Steps in the recruiting and hiring process, including: - posting job openings - reviewing resumes - conducting telephone and in-person interviews - making job offers SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : This job has no supervisory responsibilities. COMPETENCY: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and HRlS. Understanding the importance of employment law and compliance, especially regarding employment eligibility, confidentiality, proper maintenance of employee files, and forms management. Oral Communication - speaks very clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; response well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in various meetings. Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. Teamwork - balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; offers and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; promotes teamwork; puts the success of team above own interests; capable of building morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Diversity - shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes and complies with a harassment-free environment; fosters the theory of building a diverse workforce and business relationships. Ethics - treat people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values. Organizational Support - follows reporting policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values. Strategic Thinking - develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses. Judgment - displays the willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains the reasoning for decisions; makes timely decisions. Motivation - consistently sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence. Planning/Organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives. Professionalism - approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments. Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; participates in the company quality improvement process. Quantity - meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; works quickly. Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality - is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability - follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Initiative - volunteers readily; undertake self-development activities; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed. Innovation - displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Current student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or go

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