Human Resource/Talent Internship (Summer)

Human Resources & Recruitment Intern

Job Code: 1079Department: Human ResourcesReporting Relationship: Senior Administrative Assistant to VP of Human Resources

Mary Free Bed Summary

We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It’s extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients “Ask for Mary,” they experience a culture that has been shaped for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of every employee — from support staff and leadership, to clinicians and care providers.

Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics, and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, our physicians, nurses, and therapists help patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care.

Mission Statement

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

Employment Value Proposition

At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:

• Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.

• Clinical Variety & Challenge. An interdisciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities.

• Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing a small-team atmosphere.

• Trust in Each Other. Every employee is trusted to make decisions that support our patients, staff, and community.

• A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service have built a reputation that fills our employees with pride.

Summary

The Human Resources & Recruitment Intern provides support to the Human Resources Department with a wide range of daily tasks and projects involving HR compliance, recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and general administrative responsibilities. This internship is designed to offer broad exposure to Human Resources operations and Talent Acquisition processes to help the intern develop practical knowledge and professional experience.

Essential Job Responsibilities

The Human Resources & Recruitment Internship will be tailored to match the intern’s skills and support their development in HR and recruiting. A sampling of assignments includes:

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Assist with candidate sourcing and resume review.

• Coordinate interviews, communicate with applicants, and support selection processes.

• Support job postings and recruitment-related documentation.

• Assist with career fair preparation, campus outreach, and recruitment events.

• Help maintain applicant tracking and talent pipeline records.

Human Resources Operations

• Provide front desk coverage and employee-facing HR support.

• Organize and maintain employee personnel files (electronic and paper).

• Assist with onboarding activities and new-hire preparation.

• Support employee engagement projects

• Assist with compliance-related tasks, HR audits, and policy updates.

• Contribute to internal communication efforts, including newsletters and department updates.

• Assist with general HR research, reporting, and administrative duties as assigned.

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behavior. Encourage, coach, and model these behaviors in others. Promote teamwork, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Identify problems and seek solutions. Promote patient and employee satisfaction where possible. Participate in departmental efforts to monitor and report service quality.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college/university pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including grammar and document proofing.

• Experience with social media and web-based systems preferred.

• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, pay attention to detail, and respond well to feedback.

• Strong interpersonal and telephone skills.

Academic Requirements & Work Schedule

• 20–40 hours per week for a 12–16 week period.

• Hours and duration determined upon awarding the internship.

• Unpaid internship; a monthly stipend may be offered to support basic needs such as meals, transportation, or lodging.

• Internship focuses on education and hands-on training. Interns are not considered employees and should not expect employment at completion.

• Supervisors will coordinate schedules to avoid academic conflicts.

• Interns receive mid-point and final evaluations based on learning goals.

• Academic credit may be coordinated with the student’s institution when feasible.

Physical Requirements & ADA Compliance

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