HR Intern

Job Title: HR Intern
Reports to: Director of Human Resources
Dates: Internship duration typically ranges from 8-12 weeks
Classification: Non-exempt
$15.00 per hour
Job Description (PDF)

Position Overview

The HR Intern supports the Administrative and Human Resources teams with day-to-day administrative and project-based work.  This role serves at our front reception area, greeting and directing employees and guests.  They will also receive hands-on exposure to core HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, compliance, and HR operations, while developing professional skills in a collaborative and creative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Support
  • Assist with recruitment activities, including posting job openings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
  • Support onboarding and offboarding processes by preparing documentation, coordinating orientations, and maintaining checklists.
  • Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and personnel files, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
  • Help coordinate employee engagement activities, trainings, and internal communications.
  • Assist with benefits administration tasks, including enrollment support and responding to routine employee inquiries.
  • Support compliance efforts by tracking required documentation, trainings, and audits.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and data summaries related to HR metrics and projects.
• Administrative Support
  • Present a positive, efficient, professional and pleasant image of The Santa Fe Opera, by telephone and in-person, to the general public, staff, Board and contributors.
  • Answer all in-coming telephone calls, transferring calls to appropriate staff members, answering general inquiries about the Opera (performing season, history of the company, special events, etc.), and providing clear phone messages to staff when appropriate.
  • Provide clerical support to administrative staff: may include preparing mailings, photocopying, filing, faxing, and other duties as requested.
  • May assist in mail room, including distribute incoming mail to staff on a timely basis.
  • Maintain various Excel spreadsheets and Word documents as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required
  • Current study in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and willingness to learn and take initiative.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Able to Saturdays and weekday afternoons
• Preferred
  • Previous HR experience, including familiarity with HRIS or applicant tracking systems

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The fundamental job requirements are included, and these are the essential job functions. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The Santa Fe Opera supports employees with its robust safety program, devotion to environmental sustainability and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion while setting the industry standard for stagecraft. The Santa Fe Opera has an industry-wide reputation as an excellent employer, providing rewarding opportunities amid a setting of great natural beauty. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Santa Fe Opera celebrates diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, political affiliation or philosophy. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.