HR & Benefits Assistant Intern

HR & Benefits Assistant Intern

June 1-August 26, 2022

$17/hour

Based in Minneapolis, potential hybrid role, you’ll be guided by and receive support from Kara Caldwell. For 3 months you’ll intern approximately 15 hours per week. This is a paid internship position.

The Team

The HR & Benefits Assistant Intern is a member of the Minneapolis based department of Human Resources. We are part of a broader Platform Services team, a highly talented and technical group compromised of Finance, Logistics, Grants Management, IT, Administration, and Human Resources. We have a unique approach to working with those we serve. Providing basic services isn’t our style. Platform Services provides adaptable and relevant support for our customers that will inspire and allow them time to unleash their full potential.

We are proud to work on borderless teams. We bring on great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and specifically encourage members of refugee, immigrant, or other displaced communities to join us.

The Role

Simply put, your scope/purpose/goal will be primarily responsible for supporting the HR Team while gaining knowledge and mastering essential technical and fundamental HR tasks. Here are some of the specifics:

• Provides support to business groups on benefits, policies, and other HR related topics
• Assists with administration of all employee benefit programs
• Supports wellness initiatives
• Updates and maintains portions of the People & Belonging SharePoint Page
• Identifies opportunities and provides recommendations to streamline operational processes and increase efficiency
• Collaborate with the Global Team Builders Team
• Provides support with special projects, as needed

Building a shared organization takes time and intention. We will always be becoming Alight, which means your work will evolve as well. While we continue to be agents of change in the world, we want our people to feel undoubtedly supported by the organization so they can go out and do the doable with confidence.

What you’ll gain

• Extensive HR experience and knowledge regarding policies, benefits and HRIS administration
• Exposure to a Global, Non-Profit Organization
• Insight into the humanitarian sector and real-time connections with teams worldwide
• Real-World experience in the HR Field

·       Professional Development opportunities including group trainings, resume review, a mock interview, and opportunities to learn from other staff across the organization 

·       Professional network of peers as you join a cohort of interns in serving with various teams across Alight and partner organizations 

Skills and experience we’re seeking

• Working towards a degree in Human Resources or related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong Communication Skills
• Proactive – Takes Initiative
• Highly Organized & Detail Oriented
• Agile Thinker who can work Independently and deliver results
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Motivated by a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Alight

We are on a journey to build Alight, a new platform of amazing people and organizations providing lifesaving services and creating breakthrough solutions for and with the displaced. WeAreAlight.org

Alight is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.  Alight complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.