Human Resources Intern

Hourly Wage: $20.00/hr

About The Milken Institute

The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities.

The Milken Institute’s events and programmatic activities involve the exchange of ideas with leaders from around the world. The Institute hosts more than 200 events each year, with our annual flagship event, Global Conference, bringing together 4,500+ participants from around the world, featuring more than 900+ speakers throughout 200+ sessions over the course of the event.

About The Internship

The Milken Institute is seeking a part-time Intern to provide support to the Human Resources (HR) team. The Intern will work in-office 3-days per week (Tuesday through Thursday), 8-hours per day, reporting to the Associate Director of Human Resources. The internship will last 1-year maximum with potential to become a permanent placement.

For the candidate with strong intellectual curiosity, extraordinary work ethic and drive to achieve, this is an opportunity to assist with the delivery of HR projects, policies and programs. A s a member of the HR team, you will a ct as liaison to other HR functions to ensure achievement of business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the HR functions and duties
• Provide clerical and administrative support
• Compile and update employee records (hard and soft copies)
• Coordinate HR projects (meetings, training, surveys etc.)
• Maintain filing system and overall confidentiality levels associated with performing duties such as preparation of draft agendas, and other documents (as required)
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately
• Respond to candidates queries
• Submit background checks for processing
• Post, update and remove job ads from job boards and careers pages
• Participate in organizing company events
• Partner with the Associate Director to expand HRIS functions
• Assist with updating and maintaining the employee Intranet page
• Other responsibilities as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or similar field preferred
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and efficient organizer
• Excellent ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to discreetly handle sensitive and confidential information
• Organized, with a well-establish process of planning workload; efficient and resourceful
• Experience as a Staff Assistant or similar junior HR role is a plus
• Experience with MS Office
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management, organization, and project skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills / able to comfortably and pleasantly deal with a variety of people
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Human Resource Management background, highly desired
• Experience using ADP is a plus
  
  

Note

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. Please note, we are not sponsoring visas at this time, being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

This position will work three (3) days per week reporting in-person to your respective office location (Tuesday – Thursday). Please understand, this schedule is subject to change in the Institute’s sole discretion.

The statements herein are intended to describe the overall nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Please submit resume and cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the department and any unique qualities you bring to the position. If applying via Indeed, please upload your resume and any supporting documentation as one attachment. Any application that does not include both a resume and cover letter will be rejected. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact our Human Resources department to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Our Culture

The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone .