Human Resources Intern

Job Description

Human Resources Intern | Chartwells Higher Ed

The Tone:
This is an internship at Chartwells Higher Ed, located in Fayetteville, AR, specifically supporting dining services at the University of Arkansas. Chartwells aims to provide exceptional campus dining experiences, and this role contributes to the effective management of its most valuable asset: its people. The intern will work closely with the management team to implement HR policies and assist with critical HR functions, directly impacting associate relations, compliance, and overall operational efficiency. This position offers a motivated, people-oriented individual a practical opportunity to apply learned skills in a professional setting and make a meaningful impact within a campus environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Flexible (schedule to be determined based on class schedule and business needs)
• Location: In-person, Fayetteville, AR
• Pay: $13.5 hourly
• Team: Works closely with the Chartwells Management team.
• Mission: To implement and assist with HR policies, focusing on recruitment, administration, associate relations, compliance, training, and safety within the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville operations.
• Tech Stack: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• HR Assessment & Compliance: Assist in auditing the HR health of the operation, identify training areas to improve labor compliance, and ensure all company, state, and federal postings are up-to-date within units.
• Recruitment & Staffing: Build upon local recruitment activity, assist in the posting and monitoring of requisitions, and participate in employee engagement programs to drive hourly training and recognition.
• HR Administration: Maintain and update personnel files per the HR File Checklist to ensure records are accurate and consistent, while becoming familiar with payroll policies and procedures.
• Onboarding & I-9 Management: Become involved in the hourly onboarding process and ensure the timely completion of I-9s for new hires.
• Interdepartmental Communication: Communicate effectively with multiple departments to obtain necessary information to complete duties and build sustainable relationships with customers, team-members, and technical teams.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must be an undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Arkansas, majoring in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated customer service experience or knowledge is required.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, analytical and listening skills, excellent time management, strong organizational skills, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Intermediate level proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is also required.
• Bonus: A strong preference is given to students actively pursuing a degree in human resources, business, or other relevant degrees.