Human Resources Intern at Participate Learning in Chapel Hill, NC

Love What You Do and Why You Do It!

Since 1987, Participate Learning has partnered with schools and districts to prepare students for career success through cultural exchange, dual language programs, and global learning. We help students build bilingual fluency, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to apply their learning in real-world settings and any career path.

What You’ll Do:

We are looking for an intern who is keen to learn about the international education arena and cultural exchange programs while gaining hands-on experience in Human Resources. HR collaborates closely with the Workplace Experience department and this role also includes responsibilities for office support.

For this position, we are seeking an intern who can start in the fall of 2026 on a part-time basis, with possible continued work during the spring of 2027 and then transition to up to 40 hours of work over the summer.

Responsibilities

The HR Intern will be responsible for assisting the HR team with projects including, but not limited to staff onboarding, documentation, recruiting, payroll and benefits processing. The Human Resources Intern will be expected to support daily HR operations and provide excellent customer service to Participate Learning teachers and staff.

Hours: 10-20 hours/week in fall and spring and 30-40 hours/week during the summer

Office work location: in-person at the Chapel Hill office

Essential Functions

• Resolve Human Resources questions about benefits through Salesforce cases
• Create and maintain staff and teacher files
• Update teacher and staff personnel changes in HRIS and benefits systems
• Prepare for new employee orientation trainings and onboarding
• Prepare for new teacher arrival orientation
• Process mail related to benefits and COBRA
• Database reporting and audits
• Coordinate job postings, candidate applications, schedule interviews and support the recruiting process
• Help track HR department expenses
• Support HR projects and initiatives
• Mail pick up and distribution
• Assistance with organization across the office, including but not limited to the kitchen, break room, supply closet and office errands.

Experience You Bring:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office skills and Google applications
• Work or volunteer experience in customer service
• Problem-solving capabilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and planning skills
• Ability to effectively learn and acquire new knowledge and skills
• Ability to share knowledge and work in a strong team-oriented environment
• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Communication or related field preferred
• Interest in the Human Resources profession

About You

• Passionate about learning and welcoming people from all over the world, learning about their culture and sharing your own culture and experiences.
• Passion for global perspectives - languages, cultures, travel, etc. We value a deep interest in exploring the diverse facets of our interconnected world.
• We are looking for impact makers who believe in using their career as a force for good.
• Eager to make a difference for today and tomorrow
• Flexible with your time and energy and willing to expand beyond the day-to-day expectations of your work. (And the company reciprocates with flexibility!)
• Cameras on during most Zoom meetings - we want to see your smile.
• Believe global education is for everyone!

What You’ll Love About Us:

Headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC, one of the essential measures of the success of our business is the positive impact we make on our employees. Our work inspires everyone to be change agents.