Human Resources Micro-Intern

Human Resources Micro-Internship

Your Internship, Your Community

The City of Salisbury’s Summer Internship Program offers current students the opportunity to take on meaningful work, gain valuable exposure to city operations, and build professional skills. As a Human Resources Intern, you will support a variety of generalist HR functions, including Talent Management, Benefits Administration, OrganizationalTraining & Development, and Risk Management. This internship provides hands-on assignments, mentorship from experienced professionals, and opportunities to collaborate with leaders across the organization.

We are seeking performance-driven, innovative individuals who value collaboration and customer service.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

Views problems as opportunities and adapts quickly to new or changing circumstances

Enjoys using data analytics to support business recommendations

Proactively seeks new information, skills, and experiences

Works effectively with others to achieve results in a positive work environment

Motivated to leverage learning opportunities to grow their career while contributing to the City’s mission

Consistently demonstrates professionalism and strong communication skills

Builds credibility and trust with team members and stakeholders

As an HR Intern, you may support:

Reviewing and updating job data including titles, classifications, and compensation

Developing onboarding content to strengthen competency-building for new employees

Conducting compensation reviews and analyses to support fair and competitive practices

Assisting in program administration, implementation, and data analysis

Supporting recruitment preparation:

Marketing events to the community and prospective applicants

Posting positions on job boards (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.)

Reviewing applicant pools and identifying high-quality candidates

Using vacancy reports to create targeted weekly recruitment messaging

Researching hard-to-fill roles and sharing tailored job information

Researching recruitment, retention, and recognition best practices among other municipalities Recommending updates to retention and referral programs

Minimum Requirements:

Currently pursuing a BS/BA degree in Business, Human Resources Management, Psychology, Communication, Management, or related field

Demonstrated leadership experience (student organizations, athletics, RA roles, or significant work projects)

Comfort using Microsoft Teams and Office Suite

Interpersonal communication skills

Creative, Customer Service Oriented

Comfortable Presenting at all levels

Must have a valid NC Driver’s License Salary: $15.00 per hour Hours: 30 per week

Application Closing Date: April 15, 2026

Internship Timeframe: May 11, 2026 to June 26, 2026

Please apply online at https://salisburync.gov/careers

The City of Salisbury prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

The City of Salisbury is a Drug Free Workplace

Job Type: Internship

Pay: Up to $15.00 per hour

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay

Work Location: In person