Applicant Services Internship

Summary

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County is accepting applications for a paid Human Resources internship. The intern will gain practical experience by supporting job posting, customer service, recruitment, Workday HRIS training, application review, and qualification assessment activities.

Responsibilities

• Shadow HR Staff on Job Posting Procedures Observe and assist personnel with drafting, reviewing, and posting job announcements to understand procedural requirements and approval workflows
• Provide Customer Service Support Answer incoming phone calls and assist visitors with general inquiries, offering professional and courteous support to applicants and members of the public
• Observe and Participate in Recruitment Process Shadow staff during various stages of recruitment, including requisition review, posting timelines, and applicant communication procedures
• Complete Workday HRIS Training Review system training materials and receive guided instruction on navigating Workday, tracking applicant statuses, and reviewing submitted materials
• Assist with Application Review Under supervision, review sample or active applications to learn how minimum qualifications and eligibility criteria are assessed
• Observe Qualification Assessment and Certification Processes Gain exposure to how applicant qualifications are verified and how certification lists are generated in accordance with merit system guidelines

Skills

• Must be enrolled in a 4-year degree program with at least senior status
• Must be studying a field related Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field
• Must be in good academic standing (not on academic probation) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated with a desire to learn

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Must be enrolled in a 4-year degree program with at least senior status
• Must be studying a field related Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field
• Must be in good academic standing (not on academic probation) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated with a desire to learn