Benefits Absence Mgt & Safety Intern

Job Description

Benefits Absence Mgt & Safety Intern | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a Long-term Contract internship at Robert Half, located in Rochester, New York. Robert Half operates as the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting qualified job seekers to opportunities at various companies. This role is vital as it offers hands-on exposure to employee benefits, absence management, workplace safety, and wellbeing practices, all while working closely with experienced professionals. It is an ideal opportunity for a student seeking practical human resources experience, policy application, and service-driven support within a structured business environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Contract
• Location: In-person, Rochester, NY
• Mission: To support employee-focused service initiatives within a leading payroll services organization.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Benefits Support: Assist with daily support for employee benefits, leave matters, and safety programs, following established company guidelines.
• Accommodation Coordination: Help review and coordinate accommodation-related activities by gathering information, organizing documentation, and supporting timely follow-up.
• Employee Service: Provide customer service to internal employees by responding to routine questions and directing issues to the appropriate team members.
• Absence Management: Contribute to absence management processes by maintaining accurate records and helping ensure procedures are applied consistently.
• Policy Research: Support research and administrative tasks connected to labor law topics, policy interpretation, and employee wellbeing initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university at the undergraduate or graduate level, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, health, or a related field.
• Experience: Student level; no previous work or internship experience is required.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, ability to follow policies and confidentiality standards, and comfortable handling administrative tasks, organizing information, and supporting process improvement.
• Bonus: An interest in employee benefits, absence management, workplace safety, or broader human resources functions.