Intern - Human Resources Administrator

At Movado Group, we are committed to building the strongest brands in the industry and we are passionate about what we do. Our people are fueled by a creative spirit and a drive for excellence that are reflected in every aspect of our business. We offer the watch industry a compelling strategic vision and track record of sustained growth and we offer our employees unparalleled opportunities for career advancement. We invite you to come share in our success. Our people are the cornerstone of business – we invite you to grow your career with us.
The HR Administrator – Distribution Intern provides day-to-day HR support for our Distribution Center team, with a focus on hourly warehouse and operations employees. This role will assist with recruitment coordination, onboarding, HR data entry, employee records maintenance, and general HR administrative tasks to ensure smooth and efficient HR operations during a peak or coverage period.Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Onboarding Support

• Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment for distribution center roles and Corporate (scheduling interviews, sending confirmations, following up with candidates).

• Post open positions on job boards and internal systems as directed by the HR team.

• Prepare and send offer letters and onboarding documentation.

• Facilitate new hire paperwork, I-9 verification, background checks, and other pre-employment requirements.

• Support and occasionally co-facilitate new hire orientation for Distribution Center employees.

HR Administration & Employee Records

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee files (electronic and/or hard copy) in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.

• Assist with filing, document audits, and record retention projects for the Distribution Center.

• Prepare standard HR letters and communications (employment verifications, status change notices, etc.).

Employee Support & HR Operations

• Serve as a friendly, professional first point of contact for Distribution Center HR-related questions (basic policy questions, form requests, etc.), escalating more complex issues to HR leadership.

• Support coordination of HR programs and events in Distribution and Corporate (recognition, communications, engagement activities).

• Assist with leaves of absence and accommodations by collecting paperwork and maintaining tracking logs, as directed by HR.

• Help ensure compliance with company policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local employment laws.

Reporting & Projects

• Run basic HR reports and maintain tracking spreadsheets (headcount, turnover, attendance, recruiting activity) for Distribution.

• Support HR audits and compliance-related tasks as requested.

• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives for the U.S. (process improvement, data clean-up, etc.).

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of HR, staffing, or related administrative experience; experience supporting a distribution center, warehouse, manufacturing, or similar hourly workforce strongly preferred.

• Must have attention detail and be able to multitask.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a must

• High school diploma or equivalent required, associate’s or bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field a plus.

• Basic knowledge of HR practices and employment law fundamentals is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

The hourly rate for this position is $15.92.

Movado Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.