Human Resources Intern (85186)

About the Role

Join the Town of Erie's Human Resources (HR) team for a hands-on HR Internship where you won’t just observe—you’ll actively contribute and build real-world skills across multiple areas of Human Resources. You’ll gain exposure to the full employee lifecycle, supporting projects in recruitment, onboarding, benefits, training, performance management, employee relations, and more.

In This Role, You’ll:

• Work alongside experienced HR professionals on meaningful, day-to-day operations
• Get practical experience with systems, data, and processes that keep an organization running
• Contribute to real projects, from hiring and onboarding to employee engagement initiatives
• Explore different areas of HR to discover what interests you most

This internship is designed to help you grow your skills, build confidence, and leave with tangible experience you can carry into your future career.

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Cover Letter – Outline your interest for Human Resources, relevant skills, interest in public sector work, and what you hope to gain from the internship.
• Resume – Highlight your education, experience, and applicable skills.

Work Hours and Schedule:

Part-time; Monday-Friday shifts, 15-20 hours per week. Estimated start date of July 13, 2026, for 260 total working hours. Schedule may vary depending on scheduled tasks and various events within the Town of Erie Human Resources Department.

Work Location:

Primary Work Location: Erie Town Hall (645 Holbrook Street in Erie, CO). Telework options available with supervisor approval, with onsite work required based on supervisor needs, regularly scheduled meetings and Town events. This position may require your attendance at other Town facilities.

Pay Range Information:

Hiring Range: $20.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Accommodations:

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at RiskManagement@erieco.gov and Recruitment@erieco.gov.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruiting

• Fully participate in the recruitment process for a benefited position, including creating postings in the ATS system and assisting with candidate review for minimum qualifications.
• Attend Recruiting kick-off meetings to understand position requirements and hiring manager desired qualifications.
• Assist with the job description creation process and submitting into ATS (Paycom).
• Execute self-onboarding for new employees through the HRIS system (Paycom).
• Assist with interview question creation.
• Shadow the offer planning process with Recruiting and the hiring manager.

HRIS / Leave Coordination / Event Planning

• Assist with planning the annual Employee Appreciation event.
• Create personnel folders in Laserfiche and file new employee paperwork.
• Shadow an HR Generalist through the Family Medical Leave and Short-term Disability claim process, attend employee meetings, and assist with paperwork.
• Assist the generalist in Personnel Action Form completion and processing for payroll.
• Scan paper I-9s into HRIS system.
• Generate Personnel Action Forms in Paycom for anniversary increases and performance bonuses.

Benefits

• Assist with open enrollment preparation, including benefits fairs and meetings.
• Prepare communications to staff and upload/update benefits materials to the Benefits SharePoint page.
• Attend benefits renewal meeting(s).

Employee Relations

• Partner with the HR Business Partner to support employee relations meetings and mediations by observing discussions, contributing as appropriate, and assisting with research, documentation, and post-meeting follow-up.

Learning and Development

• Gain exposure to L&D training coordination, communication, and logistics.
• Attend an internally offered training.
• Review course evaluation results for training.
• Assist with putting together a Monthly Training Update email that goes to all staff.

Senior Staff Leadership Exposure

• Attend one senior staff weekly meeting with the Director of HR and give an update on an HR project.
• Attend one Town Council meeting in person or watch virtually to gain exposure to local government operations.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum one year of administrative and/or customer service experience.
• Pursuit of a degree in Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Business, or a related field may substitute for the one year of experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Completion of at least two years of college.
• Demonstrated passion for service and a growth mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs including SharePoint, Teams, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Job Expectations:

If the employee will be driving, the Town will require a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. A motor vehicle record will be pulled through the background check. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position can be considered.

Pre-employment Screenings:

• Interview process
• Background checks include: National and County Criminal Scan, Sex-Offender Registry check, Motor Vehicle Report through DMV
• Reference Checks

Benefits:

Temporary employees receive the following benefits: Free membership to the Erie Community Center, Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Key skills/competency

Human Resources, Recruitment, HRIS, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Learning and Development, Administrative Support, Customer Service, Public Sector.