At Liberty, we strive to maximize our impact and exceed goals by investing in our teammates to deepen our relationships in the workplace and communities we serve. We take pride in promoting a socially responsible and sustainable future through initiatives and investment.
OVERVIEW:
Summer interns will complete a 10-week internship located full-time on site in Middletown, CT. Liberty Bank is proud to host a dynamic and diverse internship program designed to cultivate the next generation of banking and finance professionals. Through this immersive internship, participants will have the opportunity to work closely with seasoned professionals, contribute to real world projects and develop essential skills that will prepare them for successful careers in the financial services industry and beyond!
SUMMARY OF THE JOB:
The HR Intern will play a vital supporting role within the Human Resources department, touching every stage of the employee life cycle. This dynamic position involves collaborating across multiple HR functions, from recruitment and onboarding to employee engagement and total rewards, to help drive HR initiatives and support employees throughout their careers at Liberty Bank
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Create an end-of summer presentation for the CHRO focusing on three rising trends in HR for Liberty Bank and potential opportunities for strategic advantage.
- Assist with planning and preparation of onboarding processes and new employee orientation.
- Develop helpful resources for new hires, such as FAQs, guides to company culture, or introductions to key systems and tools.
- Support the annual talent review process by organizing performance data, preparing calibration materials, and coordinating the schedule for leadership training sessions and review meetings.
- Design and distribute educational materials or a digital "Benefits Spotlight" series to increase employee awareness and utilization of specific Liberty Bank wellness and retirement programs.
- Assist in various aspects of recruitment process including but not limited to assisting with the candidate experience, managing LinkedIn Talent Hub page, reviewing and improving interview guides.
- Identify manual HR tasks and research/propose a digital solution or workflow automation to improve departmental efficiency.
- Gain exposure to Employee Relations by shadowing HR Business Partners during performance management consultations, always maintaining strict confidentiality and professional discretion.
- Partner with HR Analytics on reporting while operating with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion regarding sensitive employee information and personnel records.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Preferred candidates to be majoring in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Office
- Proven analytical skills
- Proven critical thinking skills
- Strong organizational skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- General Office Equipment
- Keyboard Dexterity
- Lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to travel.
COMPLIANCE:
Acts affirmatively in all activities under his/her control in conformance with the Bank’s Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Fair Lending Programs to achieve the Bank’s goals and objectives. The bank shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons, and continue to recruit, hire, train and evaluate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or veteran status.
Liberty Bank is an Equal Opportunity employer. It is the policy of Liberty Bank to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
