About the role#
Alleghany Highlands Community Services is hiring a Human Resources Intern to gain practical experience in a mission-driven environment. You will work directly with our HR team to support the employee lifecycle while gaining exposure to behavioral health, developmental disability, and substance use services operations. This is a paid position that offers hands-on experience and flexible scheduling to meet academic requirements.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate interviews and communicate with candidates.
- Support the onboarding and orientation process for new hires.
- Maintain personnel files, employee records, and HR documentation.
- Assist with professional development and training activities.
- Prepare HR forms, resources, and internal communications.
- Help with employee engagement and recognition programs.
- Participate in HR compliance tasks and process-improvement projects.
- Handle sensitive organizational information with discretion and confidentiality.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or a related field.
- Interest in gaining practical HR experience.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Professional communication skills.
- A proactive approach to learning and asking questions.
- Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and professionalism.
Location & details#
- Location: Covington, Virginia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: 15 dollars per hour.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Alleghany Highlands Community Services
Alleghany Highlands Community Services provides mental health, developmental, and substance use disorder support to residents in the Alleghany Highlands. Founded in 1983, the organization operates as a government agency under the Code of Virginia. It maintains multiple service sites across the region to deliver community-based care. The agency employs over 150 people and is governed by a nine-person volunteer board.
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