Intern - Human Resources

Location:

Wakefield, MA, US, 01880

Brand: Lightpath

Requisition #: 1240

Lightpath is one of the largest competitive local exchange carriers in the tri-state area. We own and operate our infrastructure "from the ground up" by deploying over 20,000 route miles connecting 13,500 on-net/LIT buildings, With a strong portfolio of cutting edge solutions for Internet, WAN, Voice, SD-WAN, Security & Cloud services, we enable Enterprise customers of all sizes the ability to react to new challenges while developing best practices for the future. With Lightpath’s continued focus on network excellence and a “customer first” service commitment, we are building a workforce of the best talent that will meet the needs of our customers and reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Job Summary

This position performs a variety of administrative assignments that supports the Human Resources team. Responsibilities include HR projects and administration.

Responsibilities

Will assist with electronic filing of personnel and confidential files ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
Support in the recruitment and onboarding process by monitoring requisition approvals, background & drug screening for candidates and following up with candidates when appropriate
Under the direction of the HR team, assists in preparing/converting job descriptions to proper templates
Supports the HR team with ad hoc requests or HR projects as needed
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Familiarity with MS Office 365
Professional demeanor, willingness to learn
Flexibility to perform a wide variety of tasks and to learn about the business
Ability to commit to the summer term

Lightpath is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Lightpath collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.