Human Resources Intern

Gain valuable, hands-on HR experience while learning, contributing, and helping shape the future of work. Chatham County Human Resources (HR) has two (2) spring internship openings available for undergraduate or graduate students in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other closely related fields.  Are you genuinely interested in Human Resources and curious about how HR supports employees and helps shape the workplace? If so, we encourage you to apply! 

This is a temporary, part-time internship. Hours may vary weekly.•Complete projects for the Talent Management, Benefits, or the Compensation and Compliance & Workforce Development teams.
•Assist with recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, training, benefits, compensation, and workforce development projects.
•Support HR staff with data collection, data entry, reporting, research, and preparation of presentations and informational materials.
•Assist with maintaining accurate employee records, HR databases, forms, and other departmental documentation.
•Participate in recruitment events, employee programs, training sessions, meetings, and other HR activities.
•Assist with projects designed to improve HR processes, employee services, and organizational effectiveness.
•Conduct research on human resources practices, policies, workforce trends, and related topics.
•Support the development and distribution of employee communications and training materials.
•Assist with benefits and compensation-related projects and administrative activities.
•Provide professional and courteous customer service to employees and applicants while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
•Complete online and in-person training activities.
•Perform other related duties and special projects assigned.


•Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program or a recent college graduate within the past year in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, or a closely related field. 
•Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.