Human Resources Administrative Intern

Hybrid: New York, NY. Must be based in NYJob Summary

The Human Resources Administrative Intern plays a critical support role within the HR function, with a primary focus on maintaining the integrity, organization, and compliance of employee personnel records and documentation. This position is ideal for a highly detail-oriented individual who thrives in structured environments and understands the importance of data accuracy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance. The intern will be responsible for systematically reviewing, organizing, auditing, and maintaining both physical and electronic employee folders to ensure completeness, consistency, and adherence to company policy and applicable employment laws. This role requires a disciplined approach to administrative processes, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to detect discrepancies or missing documentation with precision. In addition to records management, the intern will support broader HR administrative activities, contribute to process improvements, and assist in ensuring the HR department operates efficiently and professionally. The position provides exposure to core HR operations, compliance standards, and best practices in employee data management. Principal Accountabilities Employee Records Management & Compliance Conduct comprehensive audits of employee personnel files (both digital and physical) to ensure all required documentation is present, current, and properly filed. Verify accuracy and completeness of documents such as: Employment contracts Offer lettersI-9 forms and supporting documentation Policy acknowledgments and compliance forms Ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and company-specific recordkeeping requirements. Identify missing, outdated, duplicate, or incorrectly filed records and escalate discrepancies for resolution. Maintain consistent file naming conventions and folder structures across HR systems.