Odyssey House, Inc Looking for Human Resources Intern at Wall Street, NY Full Time

Job Description As of 10/18/2021: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination card required for internship unless proof of exemption Our Mission: Since 1967, Odyssey House has provided innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration. MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Odyssey House, a comprehensive treatment center based in New York City, is seeking a Human Resources Intern . This position would offer the successful candidate a unique opportunity to be involved in human resources at a major non-profit organization. This position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. Internship commitment: 3 month minimum, 16-20 hours/week. This internship position will aid the Human Resources staff in balancing the agency’s strategic objectives with the everyday needs of the staff. The Human Resources Inter n will manage specific projects, conduct and present research and assist with general office duties in the Human Resources Department as needed. SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and design a strategy to improve at least one program in one HR functional area. Potential projects may include: Organizational benefit and compensation programs Revising positions to meet FLSA criteria Management and leadership development Effective communication strategies Conduct research on best practices Gather baseline data on employee satisfaction with current programs and assess employee needs Develop recommendations on improvements to be made based on research. Develop, run, and analyze reports for the VP of Human Resources. Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and referring qualified internal and external job applicants for all professional positions. Assist the Human Resources staff in delivering staff orientations and training programs. Perform general office duties, including scheduling, filing, writing and editing correspondence and maintaining the supply of HR and benefits materials. Assume other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the VP of Human Resources and Recruiting Manager. REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Human Resources coursework, working toward BS or MS in Human Services field. Working knowledge of Human Resources principles. Knowledge of computers, including database systems. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Excellent customer service skills. Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.