Summer Intern Human Resources - Central Office, Hayward

Eden Housing

Posted 2 months ago

Internship

Hayward, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will assist the Human Resources team with administrative tasks, including recruiting coordination, onboarding logistics, and maintaining employee files. They will also support employee engagement initiatives and help draft internal HR communications.

Qualifications

You are currently studying towards a certificate or degree in Human Resources or a similar field and have experience handling confidential information. You are proficient with tracking tools such as Excel, Smartsheet, or Notion.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Excel

Smartsheet

Notion

applicant tracking systems

Job Description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Central Office - Hayward - Hayward, CA 94541Position Type: InternshipEducation Level: High School Degree or equivalentSalary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Human ResourcesWage range: $21.00 per hour POSITION SUMMARY    Eden Housing is seeking a summer Human Resources Intern to assist in our corporate office on a wide range of administrative tasks and special projects supporting the Human Resources Team. The individual will receive general supervision and guidance from more experienced team members. This position is in-person role at the Central Office in Hayward, CA.  This role is not eligible for remote work.    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   Support recruiting coordination tasks such as interview scheduling, candidate communications, and maintaining applicant tracking records (as assigned).  Assist with onboarding logistics (new-hire paperwork checklists, orientation materials, and setup coordination) while maintaining confidentiality.  Help keep employee files and HR systems organized and up to date (digital filing, data entry, and document quality checks).  Support employee engagement initiatives (e.g., survey administration support, event logistics, recognition programs) and track participation as needed.  Assist with drafting and formatting internal HR communications (job postings, onboarding emails, policy reminders) using approved templates.  Provide general administrative support (meeting notes, mailings, spreadsheet updates, and special projects) to help the HR team meet deadlines.  Support basic HR reporting and auditing (e.g., tracking training completion, updating dashboards, and verifying data accuracy).  Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.        SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES   This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE   Experience handling confidential information  Experience with tracking tools such as Excel, Smartsheet or Notion.   Currently studying towards a certificate or degree in Human Resources or similar  PREFERRED SKILLS and/or ABILITIES   Ability to exercise tact and maintain confidentiality, show initiative, and be a team player.   Word or Excel experiences a plus.  Experience analyzing data a plus.  Ability to relate professionally to staff and interact with a diverse population.  Knowledge and interest in affordable housing.  Actively participate in our culture of inclusivity.  Must have access to reliable transportation to travel during the business day to Eden properties, training sites and retail stores.    CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS   None    LANGUAGE, MATH & REASONING SKILLS   Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.     PHYSICAL DEMANDS    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Physical demands include writing/typing, use of computer and paper files, answering phones, attending meetings.     WORK ENVIRONMENT    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.    QUALIFICATIONS    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    JOB DESCRIPTION REVISION  This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job.  While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change.  This job description replaces all previous descriptions for this position.    Eden Housing is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Housing does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familiar status, national origin, or any other arbitrary basis. 

Eden Housing

Eden Housing is a non-profit organization with over 55 years of experience providing safe and affordable housing that helps families stay secure, allows communities to thrive, and solves many of the most pressing housing challenges facing California cities. Since its inception, the Bay Area-based organization has developed more than 10,000 affordable homes and is a leader in making its residential communities environmentally sustainable and efficient through integrating energy conservation. Eden is also known as a champion of housing policy advocacy at the local, state, and national level, supporting practices that both create and preserve affordable housing for diverse communities. Learn more at www.edenhousing.org.
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