Human Resources Intern

Organization: 

The Alliance  

Site Supervisor: Maryam Nabhani 

Organization Address: 

6420 Hillcroft Avenue, Houston, TX. 77081

Organization Description: 

The Alliance is a leading nonprofit organization for welcoming and empowering those who face financial, educational, health, language, or cultural barriers to realizing their dreams. Beyond core refugee settlement, social-educational, and wellness services, The Alliance houses several innovative social enterprises: Alliance Language Network, the Drivers Education and Mobility Center, and, The Community Cloth, a microenterprise initiative for artisan refugee women. All increase support for client self-sufficiency and employment opportunities so clients can thrive in our community. 

Primary Function: 

As a Human Resources Intern, you will work closely with our HR team to support the day-to-day operations of the department. This internship will provide exposure to various aspects of HR, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training and development, and HR administration. You will play a vital role in ensuring a positive and efficient employee experience throughout their lifecycle with the company.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Recruitment Support: 

  • Assist in posting job openings on various platforms.

  • Screen resumes and support initial candidate assessments. 

  • Coordinate interviews and communicate with candidates. 

• Onboarding Assistance: 

  • Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires. 

  • Prepare orientation materials and assist with new employee orientations. 

  • Collaborate with different departments to ensure a smooth onboarding experience. 

• Employee Relations: 

  • Assist in maintaining employee records and databases. 

  • Support employee engagement initiatives and events. 

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of employee recognition programs. 

• Training and Development: 

  • Coordinate training sessions and workshops. 

  • Assist in tracking employee training and development activities. 

  • Contribute ideas for continuous improvement of training programs. 

• HR Administration: 

  • Assist with maintaining HR files and documentation. 

  • Handle routine HR inquiries and provide support to employees. 

  • Contribute to the improvement of HR processes and procedures. 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Current enrollment in a bachelor's or Master's program in Human Resources or a related field. 

• Strong interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources. 

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

• Must have a demonstrated commitment to humanitarian issues, economic development, equity of opportunity for all, and fostering a welcoming community. 

Number of available positions: 2

Hours expected to work each week: 20