Human Resources Intern- Summer at Elite Dental Partners in Chicago, IL

Summary: Elite Dental Partners is a healthcare organization seeking a Human Resources Intern for the summer. The intern will support day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement, while gaining hands-on experience in core HR functions. Responsibilities: - Assist the HR team with recruitment activities including job postings, sourcing, resume screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications - Support onboarding processes for new hires, including document collection, system setup, and coordination with office managers - Maintain and organize employee files and HR documentation in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations - Assist with updates to HR systems (HRIS), tracking employee data changes, and data audits - Act as a liaison between the HR team and field team members (office managers and regional managers) when collecting information or documentation - Support employee engagement initiatives such as recognition programs, surveys, and internal communications - Assist in the creation and updating of HR resources, SOPs, and toolkits for employees and managers - Provide administrative support for HR programs related to benefits, performance management, and training - Assist with compliance-related tasks including acknowledgements, training tracking, and policy distribution - Support special HR projects as assigned by the Sr. Director of Human Resources - Stay informed on HR best practices, employment trends, and entry-level HR compliance topics within healthcare and multi-location organizations - Assist with basic HR reporting, metrics tracking, and data compilation - Support internal audits and process improvement initiatives Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree (or currently working toward completion) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion - Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources Preferred Qualifications: - Prior internship or administrative experience preferred but not required Required Skills: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, HRIS, Recruitment, Onboarding, Employee engagement, Compliance, HR reporting