Human Resources Intern

Position Title:

Human Resources Intern

Department:
Human Resources

Reports To:

Chief People Officer

Number of Positions:
Two

Employment Type:

Paid Internship / Part-Time

Location:

Arlington, Virginia – Hybrid

Schedule:

Approximately 15–25 hours per week, based on business and academic requirements

Duration:
Three to six months, with the potential for extension

Compensation: $[Insert Hourly Rate] per hour

Clearance Requirement:
None required

NALEJ is seeking two organized, dependable, and motivated Human Resources Interns to support the company’s growing workforce and expanding people operations. The interns will work directly with the Chief People Officer and assist with recruiting coordination, employee records, onboarding, performance management administration, policy documentation, and general HR operations.

This internship is designed for individuals interested in gaining practical experience across the employee lifecycle while supporting a fast-moving technology company operating within the federal government and national security marketplace.

The successful candidates will be detail-oriented, professional, comfortable handling confidential information, and capable of completing routine administrative assignments with limited supervision. The interns should also be willing to take ownership of recurring HR tasks, identify opportunities to improve processes, and help maintain accurate and organized employee information.

• Assist with posting and maintaining job requisitions within BambooHR and other recruiting platforms.
• Review applications and organize candidate information for the Chief People Officer and hiring managers.
• Coordinate interviews, including scheduling candidates and distributing interview information.
• Maintain candidate status information and recruiting documentation within the applicant tracking system.
• Prepare candidate correspondence, including interview confirmations, follow-up messages, and disposition communications.
• Assist with sourcing candidates through Linked In, Clearance Jobs, universities, professional associations, and other approved channels.
• Support the development and maintenance of candidate pipelines for current and anticipated positions.

• Prepare onboarding checklists, orientation materials, and new-hire documentation.
• Confirm completion of required employment forms, acknowledgments, and assigned onboarding activities.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support account creation, equipment requests, system access, and employee introductions.
• Maintain onboarding status trackers and follow up on incomplete actions.
• Assist with exit documentation, equipment return coordination, and employee record updates.

• Maintain accurate and organized employee records within BambooHR.
• Review personnel files for missing, outdated, or incomplete documentation.
• Upload and properly categorize employment documents, signed agreements, policy acknowledgments, and performance records.
• Assist with routine employee data updates, organizational charts, employee directories, and HR trackers.
• Prepare standard HR letters, forms, templates, and internal communications.
• Support periodic audits of employee records and HR documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriately safeguard employee and company information.

• Assist with scheduling quarterly and annual employee performance reviews.
• Track completion of self-assessments, manager evaluations, and required review documentation.
• Organize performance-related records for inclusion in employee personnel files.
• Support the administration of employee surveys, feedback requests, and…