Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Town Hall - Erie, CO 80516Position Type: InternshipSalary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 HourlyJob Category: Human Resources   Join the Town of Erie's Human Resources (HR) team for a hands-on HR Internship where you won’t just observe—you’ll actively contribute and build real-world skills across multiple areas of Human Resources. You’ll gain exposure to the full employee lifecycle, supporting projects in recruitment, onboarding, benefits, training, performance management, employee relations, and more.  In this role, you’ll:  Work alongside experienced HR professionals on meaningful, day-to-day operations   Get practical experience with systems, data, and processes that keep an organization running   Contribute to real projects, from hiring and onboarding to employee engagement initiatives   Explore different areas of HR to discover what interests you most     This internship is designed to help you grow your skills, build confidence, and leave with tangible experience you can carry into your future career.  To learn more about our mission and the Town of Erie, please visit our Town site by clicking here.    Application Requirements:  Interested candidates should submit the following:  Cover Letter – Outline your interest for Human Resources, relevant skills, interest in public sector work, and what you hope to gain from the internship.  Resume – Highlight your education, experience, and applicable skills.     Work Hours: Part-time;(Monday-Friday shifts) 15-20 hours per week  Estimated start date of July 13, 2026, for 260 total working hours.  Schedule may vary depending on scheduled tasks and various events within the Town of Erie Human Resources Department    Primary Work Location: Erie Town Hall (645 Holbrook Street in Erie, CO)    Telework options available with supervisor approval, with onsite work required based on supervisor needs, regularly scheduled meetings and Town events.  This position may require your attendance at other Town facilities.    Pay Range Information       Hiring Range:             $20.00/hr - $25.00/hr     Posting Dates: 5/13/26 –5/27/26     ** All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process once the posting closes.       Accommodations    If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at RiskManagement@erieco.gov and Recruitment@erieco.gov.    To review the full job description(s), including a full list of duties and physical & environmental factors, visit our Job Description page here.    Duties And Responsibilities:   Recruiting  Fully participate in the recruitment process for a benefited position, to include:  Create a posting in our ATS system and assist with the review of candidates for minimum qualifications  Attend Recruiting kick-off meeting to gain knowledge of position and hiring manager desired qualifications/traits  Assist with the job description creation process and submitting into ATS (Paycom)  Execute self-onboarding to new employees through HRIS system (Paycom)  Assist with interview question creation  Shadow the offer planning process with Recruiting and the hiring manager  HRIS / Leave Coordination / Event Planning  Assist with planning annual Employee Appreciation event  Create personnel folders in Laserfiche and file new employee paperwork according to pre-established system  Shadow HR Generalist through the Family Medical Leave and Short-term Disability claim process; attend employee meeting, assist with paperwork  Assist generalist in Personnel Action Form completion and processing for payroll  Scan paper I-9s into HRIS system  Generate Personnel Action Forms in Paycom for anniversary increases and performance bonuses  Benefits  Assist with open enrollment preparation (benefits fair and meetings), prepare communications to staff and upload / update benefits materials to the Benefits SharePoint page  Attend benefits renewal meeting(s)  Employee Relations  Partner with the HR Business Partner to support employee relations meetings and mediations by observing discussions, contributing as appropriate, and assisting with research, documentation, and post-meeting follow-up.   Learning and Development  Gain exposure to L&D training coordination, communication, and logistics through  Attend an internally offered training  Review course evaluation results for training  Assist with putting together a Monthly Training Update email that goes to all staff  Senior Staff Leadership Exposure  Attend one senior staff weekly meeting with Director of HR and give update on a topic or project that HR is working on  Attend one Town Council meeting in person or watch virtually to gain exposure to how local government works  QualificationsMinimum Qualifications  High School diploma or GED  Minimum one year of administrative and/or customer service experience  Pursuit of a degree in Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Psychology Business or a related field may substitute for the one year of experience.     Desired Qualifications   Completion of at least two years of college.  Demonstrated passion for service and a growth mindset.  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment  Strong verbal and written communication skills  Experience using Microsoft Office programs including SharePoint, Teams, Word, PowerPoint and Excel    Job Expectations  If the employee will be driving, the Town will require a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.  A motor vehicle record will be pulled through the background check.    Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position can be considered.      Pre-employment screenings include:    Interview process  Background checks include:     National and County Criminal Scan     Sex-Offender Registry check    Motor Vehicle Report through DMV    Reference Checks      Benefits   Temporary employees receive the following benefits:   Free membership to the Erie Community Center   Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)   Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year)     EEOC: The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.