International Rescue Committee · 4 months ago
HR Intern - Administrative Support (unpaid)
New York, NY
Internship
Onsite
InternThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a prominent humanitarian organization dedicated to aiding those affected by crises worldwide. They are seeking an HR Intern who will provide administrative support, manage HR documentation, and enhance the efficiency of HR operations throughout the employee life cycle.
CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation and processing of HR documents, such as employment contracts, onboarding materials, and termination paperwork
Liaise with the HQ team on maintaining and updating employee records in our HRIS system, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
Support the HR team in streamlining administrative processes to enhance efficiency
Help coordinate the employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding
Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
Provide general administrative support to the HR department, including scheduling meetings, organizing files, and responding to employee inquiries
Coordinate and support staff engagement initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture
Assist in creating and implementing a staff engagement plan aligned with organizational goals
Lead and support volunteers in HR-related activities and engagement events
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude
Preferred
Currently pursuing a master's degree in Human Resources
Interest in employee engagement and volunteer coordination is a plus
Benefits
10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
Dental starting at $6.50 per month
Vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles
Company
International Rescue Committee
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
Founded in 1933
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (15)
2024 (13)
2023 (20)
2022 (17)
2021 (13)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
American Student AssistanceThe Pfizer FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-03-25Grant· $0.5M
2021-11-30Grant
2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
David Miliband
President & CEO
Katherine Crowley
Associate Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
Recent News
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