AccuWeather is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR Intern to join our Human Resources team at our Corporate HR in State College, Pennsylvania for the spring semester. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in HR practices, policies, and procedures. The HR Intern will support daily HR operations, recruitment, employee engagement activities, and administrative functions while learning about the overall employee lifecycle.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job ads, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and coordinating with candidates.
- Support onboarding and orientation for new hires.
- Maintain and update HR records, databases, and employee files.
- Assist with payroll and benefits administration as needed.
- Help organize employee engagement initiatives, training sessions, and events.
- Conduct research on HR trends, best practices, and compliance topics.
- Provide general administrative support to the HR department.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
- Exposure to the full employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, training, retention).
- Hands-on experience with HR tools, systems, and compliance processes.
- Mentorship from experienced HR professionals.
- Networking opportunities within the organization.
ABOUT ACCUWEATHER
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn
What We Do
AccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved tens of thousands of lives and prevented hundreds of thousands of injuries and tens of billions of dollars in property damage. With global headquarters in State College, PA, and other offices around the world, AccuWeather serves more than 1.5 billion people daily, helping them plan their lives and get more out of their day through its digital media, including free mobile apps, mobile web and www.AccuWeather.com website as well as radio, television, newspapers, the national 24/7 and AccuWeather Network channel. Additionally, AccuWeather produces and distributes news, weather content, and video for more than 180,000 third-party websites. Among AccuWeather’s many innovative and award-winning features available free to the public are AccuWeather MinuteCast® Minute by Minute™ forecasts with Superior Accuracy™ and the patented AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperature scale. Furthermore, AccuWeather serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of businesses globally.
