Human Resources Intern 2246 Nwg

Location: Knoxville, TN
Title: Human Resources Intern
Schedule (FT/PT): FT
Travel Required: As Needed
Clearance: Ability to Obtain
For over 25 years, North Wind Group (North Wind) and its subsidiary companies have been influencing the future of, and aiming to be the nationwide small business leader in, the engineering, environmental, construction, IT/cyber, facility operations, and professional service industries. North Wind allows its employees to develop creative and practical solutions to complex problems, while accomplishing its mission of delivering quality results safely, on time, and on budget, for every project. Our mission is accomplished through forward-thinking, advanced technology services, and our cultivation of a diverse and inclusive workplace.
North Wind recognizes our biggest asset is our employees. Our success is a direct result of the hard work, skills, expertise, and unique perspectives and talents that each of our employees bring to North Wind. We are looking for exceptionally talented, motivated, and dynamic individuals to join the North Wind team - not only to support our mission but be an integral part of our continued success.
Job Description
North Wind Group is seeking a highly motivated and detail oriented Human Resources Intern to support our HR functional department. We are looking for an individual in the early stages of their career to gain real-world experience working in the federal contracting industry with our company. Our goal for this position is to provide a welcoming learning environment for optimal growth for our interns, and to provide the most fulfilling learning experience possible.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for effectively and accurately recording, maintaining, and reporting human resource information.
  • Data entry into HRIS
  • Raising personnel actions
  • Filing and maintaining records while ensuring compliance
  • Statistical reporting on personnel data
  • Completing onboarding activities for new hires
  • Coordinating post offer-pre-employment drug screens and background screens.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with
  • Applicants
  • Visitors
  • Employees
  • Functional departments
  • Members of the leadership team.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination and working relationships with Company personnel and with management.
  • Assists in training new employees
  • Coordinates with related departments as required
  • Keeps management appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems
  • Attends and participates in meetings as required.
• Assumes responsibility for related administrative duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Pursuing bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum knowledge required to perform adequately in this position will require general knowledge of specialized rules, procedures, and practices.
• Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with others to ensure that customer requests or needs are met.
• Performs duties within scope of general policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments.
• Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result.
• Strong organizational and data management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be sitting for long periods of time in an office environment, but will also be required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is often required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Benefits

• Develop experience in a variety of human resource functions
• Gain exposure to a collaborative office environment working in the federal contracting industry
• Development of communication, problem solving, collaboration, presenting, meeting etiquette, knowledge of Human Resources duties and responsibilities, etc.
• Working alongside HR professionals in a real-world office environment
• Compensation
• Periodic professional development and goal review

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.
North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.
Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.