About the role#
The HR Services team provides support to the Church workforce and HR professionals globally. Areas of focus include leave management, background checks, relocations, benefits, and new hire orientation. This full-time, one-year internship offers an opportunity to apply educational principles to real-world work. You will provide transactional support for daily operations while contributing to key strategic process improvement projects. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for this position.
What you'll do#
- Handle day-to-day transactional HR support through a ticket management system.
- Collaborate with HR team members and professionals across the organization.
- Communicate directly with HR representatives and employees regarding transactions.
- Lead internal process improvement efforts for specific HR processes.
- Support project management by tracking notes, leading breakout groups, and preparing documentation.
- Provide analytical support, including data cleanup, reporting, and analysis.
- Complete tasks as assigned by the HR Services Manager and Supervisor.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college or university program, or graduation within the last 12 months.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including spreadsheet, database, presentation, and email software.
- Beginning to intermediate Excel skills, such as using formulas and pivot tables.
- Ability to learn complex processes and new computer systems quickly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on customer service.
- Experience with project management, research, and attention to detail.
- Capability to analyze and explain complex legal situations.
- Ability to work well in a team and promote the standards and teachings of the Church.
- Initiative to stay on task and follow detailed instructions with limited supervision.
- Previous experience in a legal setting is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Modality: Hybrid, with multiple days per week required in the office.
- Duration: One year.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Benefits: Basic medical benefits are provided.
About The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a nonprofit organization based in Salt Lake City, Utah. It employs over 33,000 people to support its global operations in religion, humanitarian aid, and social services. The organization maintains facilities and develops technology to share its message and support church members. Employees work in various fields including finance, accounting, skilled trades, and licensed counseling.
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