Human Resources Internship
SUMMARY: The Human Resources intern will perform a variety of functions in the Human Resources Department. S/he will work in all areas of Human Resources including, but not limited to: Recruitment, New Hire Process, Orientation and Guest Service Training, Health Benefit Administration, Colleague Relations, Colleague Events, Colleague Motivation/Recognition, Workers Compensation, and HRIS system.
The Human Resources Intern shall strive to provide exceptional service to both internal and external guests at all times. S/he will be responsible for exemplifying the Wild Dunes Resort Culture as well as promoting Wild Dunes Resort as both the Destination and Employer of Choice!
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist with general office responsibilities including, but not limited to: maintenance of colleague personnel and confidential files, filing, answer phones, colleague questions/requests, make name tags, and wage/employment verification, prepare supplies for new hire and orientation packets
- Process incoming paperwork through HRIS including new hire data, performance reviews and rate changes, transfers, colleague file changes and terminations
- Assist with Accounting processes for Purchase Orders, Check Requests, Inter-Departmental Transfers, and Petty Cash requests
- Participation in the interview/selection process to include posting positions, resume management, and administrative management of candidate profiles and communication
- Assist with advertisement of open positions
- Assist with maintenance of Worker’s Compensation accidents and claims
- Assist with Orientation and guest service training
- Assist with internal departmental audits
- Assist with colleague relations events and activities including, but not limited to: Fun Friday, Rallies, Bi-Weekly Lunches and Monthly Celebrations
- Assist with the Colleague of the Month & Leader of the Quarter recognition programs
Colleague is held accountable for all duties of this job, other duties as assigned and standards outlined in the Wild Dunes Resort handbook.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
- Must currently be enrolled in a Hospitality and/or Human Resources program at College of Charleston
- Previous Hospitality, customer service and/or office experience preferred
- General knowledge of employment practices, regulations and standards a plus
- Training experience a plus
Job Requirements:
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Excellent verbal, written, analytical, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Excellent organization and time management skills with strong attention to detail required
- Must be able to multi-task in a high paced environment
- Basic mathematical skills required
- Must be adaptable and flexible to change
- Be able to make quick decisions and possess good judgment
- Must be highly professionally in appearance and demeanor, especially in highly confidential and sensitive interactions
Colleagues who are hired at Wild Dunes Resort will be verified through the federal E-Verify system.
Working CONDITIONS:
This position is located in an office environment and requires the following:
- Being seated for several hours at a time.
- Daily computer/telephone usage.
- A moderate amount of standing when facilitating training.
- Ability to lift approximately 25-30 lbs. on occasion.
- Ability to squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and walk on uneven surfaces on an occasional basis.
- Ability to occasionally walk outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, snow, heat).
- Ability to climb stairs occasionally, both indoors and outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, snow, heat).
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this Colleague. He or she will be required to follow other instructions and perform other work-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.
Wild Dunes is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all, based upon individual merit and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected class or category.