Human Resources Intern

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY OF $19.00 PER HOUR.

The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement, and programs for youth in the community.

ACS’ Office of Human Resources (OHR) is responsible for a wide range of functions that directly support our agency’s mission to deliver comprehensive, high-quality services that empower children and families to thrive. Key responsibilities of OHR include the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures, recruitment and hiring of qualified candidates, onboarding and training of new employees, performance and compensation management, and ensuring compliance with all relevant employment, civil service, and labor laws. In addition to these core functions, OHR offers a variety of employee services, including career development, benefits, and wellness programs. OHR collaborates with ACS programs and divisions to implement initiatives that foster an environment of employee empowerment, advocacy, and involvement, while attracting and cultivating a diverse, dynamic workforce. OHR is seeking an energetic individual to serve as a Human Resources (HR) Undergraduate Intern.

As an HR Undergraduate Intern, you will support our HR Employment Services team in day-to-day operations and contribute to long-term projects aimed at improving employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to various aspects of human resources, including recruitment, employment services, payroll and timekeeping, and HR compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist with the employee separation process by coordinating and scheduling exit interviews for employees separating from service (e.g., resignation, retirement)

- Gather and analyze personnel data trends and provide recommendations to improve services and efficiency

- Ensure all required documentation is maintained, tracked, and addressed in timely fashion

- Provide administrative support to the Employment Services team, as needed

- Liaise with Employment Services, Programs/Divisions staff, and ACS employees

Learning Outcomes:

- Gain comprehensive knowledge of HR operations in a government setting

- Develop skills in managing employee relations and understanding HR compliance

- Enhance abilities in coordinating and executing organizational tasks and events


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.


TO APPLY:

- You must be an undergraduate and must either be currently enrolled in a college or university or must have graduated within one year of the current program year

- Interested candidates should submit their resume by visiting: https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID#707239

- NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED

- NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - 10234

As of June of the Program year the prospective interne must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).
NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June - August each year.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.