HR Extern (4750-31)

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Hamilton County Government

Posted 21 days ago

Internship

Cincinnati, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The HR Extern will assist with daily administrative tasks, data management, and project support within the HR department. Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment activities, processing new hire paperwork, and maintaining accurate personnel records.

Qualifications

The Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office is seeking an HR Extern to assist the HR department with administrative tasks and gain hands-on experience. Ideal candidates will be enrolled in a degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. Strong organizational, communication, and technology skills are essential for this role.

Job Description

HR Extern (4750-31)   Deadline to Apply:                                 April 22 2026 Status:                                                    Temporary/Seasonal, Unpaid Location:                                                Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office, Cincinnati, Ohio Hours:                                                     Varies      Job Overview: The Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking an HR Extern to support the HR department with day-to-day administrative tasks while gaining hands on experience in the workplace operations. As an HR Extern, you will have an opportunity to assist with projects that improve operations, enhance employee resources, and support the Prosecutor’s Office workforce.   Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Assists with a variety of HR projects that may support all areas of HR department.
  • Assists with organizing and maintaining HR data, records, and documents to support daily operations. Helps review information for accuracy, organize electronic files, and maintain tracking tools and spreadsheets. Provides general administrative and project support to the HR team by preparing materials, organizing information, and supporting assigned tasks while maintaining confidentiality. Through these activities, gains exposure to core HR operations, data management, and public-sector HR practices.
  • Assists with creating job descriptions for each position, helps with recruiting by reviewing applicants for minimum qualifications on job postings, coordinating interviews, and conducting background checks.
  • Assists with new employee orientations. Prepare and process all new hire paperwork in all HR systems.
  • Maintains accurate personnel records and ensures proper filing of documentation in personnel files.
  • Performs other duties as needed.
 Qualifications:
  • Enrolled in degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail and be flexible in a fast-paced organization.
  • Organizational skills to keep an accurate record of documentation.
  • Proficient technology usage skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to operate scanners, copiers and printers.
       The Prosecutor is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Prosecutor has a strict policy against any form of unlawful discrimination. The Prosecutor prohibits such harassment by or against all employees, vendors, clients and visitors. It is the policy of the Prosecutor to provide a working atmosphere free from discriminatory insult, intimidation and other forms of harassment.   

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Hamilton County Government

We're a government social services agency in Hamilton County, Ohio. Our mission is to provide services today to enhance the quality of living for a better tomorrow. We serve hundreds of thousands of people every year through adoption, foster care, job placement services, child care, child support and food and cash assistance. Our offices are located in downtown Cincinnati. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter (@HamiltonCoJFS) and on Pinterest.

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