About the role#
Alleghany Highlands Community Services is hiring a Human Resources Intern to gain practical experience in a behavioral health care setting. You will work directly with our HR team to support the full employee lifecycle. This is a paid position that offers exposure to day-to-day operations and various human resources functions.
What you'll do#
- Assist with recruitment tasks, such as coordinating interviews and communicating with candidates.
- Help manage new employee onboarding and orientation processes.
- Maintain personnel files, employee records, and HR documentation.
- Support professional development and training activities.
- Prepare HR forms, resources, and internal communications.
- Contribute to employee recognition and engagement initiatives.
- Assist with 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 studying Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or a related field.
- A desire to gain hands-on experience in the Human Resources field.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate professionally.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
- A proactive approach to asking questions and taking initiative.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Covington, Virginia.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
- Scheduling is flexible to meet academic requirements.
- We do not provide sponsorship for this position.
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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