Human Resources Intern

Covenant Living Communities and Services•Skokie, IL

6d•$16 - $21

About The Position

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! This position will be a part of the Human Resource team and will own projects in Compensation and Benefits, HR Shared Services and HR Technology, and gain exposure to HR Generalist accountabilities at a community. Compensation and Benefits – project centered on drafting updated Leave of Absence Policies and Procedures for a centralized LOA process. • This work will include reviewing and recommending current paid time off policies • Making recommendations for refreshed policies • Creating communication plans • Creating change management plans (approximately 5 weeks full-time) HR Shared Services and HR Technology – exposure to a broad view across all HR functional areas and some exposure to HR Technology. (approximately 5 weeks) HR Generalist – An opportunity to work at a Covenant Living community to take part in HR generalist accountabilities, which could include (approximately 2 weeks unless TR/HRIS wants more time): • New employee onboarding and orientation • Employee relations issues • HR compliance • Employee engagement This position will report to the VP of Total Rewards but will work closely with other HR Leaders. Skills that would be helpful or developed in this role: • Knowledge of Microsoft products: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word • Strong written and oral communication skills used in story telling • Strong time management and organizational skills • Critical thinking skills, along with good decision making and judgement • Ability to work independently and as part of team • Ability to maintain confidentiality Compensation Pay Range: $16.06 - $20.88 per hour Reasonable Pay Estimate A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $16.06 - $20.88 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity. For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays 403(b) with a 3% employer match Fitness center use at most facilities. Various voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D Tuition assistance and scholarships Employee assistance program Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program Pet Insurance For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org. Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We believe we are a great place to work. Covenant Living & CovenantCare at Home are faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) & Home Health organization. From the establishment of our first community – Covenant Home of Chicago in 1886 – to becoming the fifth-largest not-for-profit CCRC sponsor in the LeadingAge Ziegler Top 150, our goal has been to provide outstanding care and services to senior adults. We believe we are inspired to serve. We create joy and peace of mind for residents and their families by providing a better way of life. These are the standards of behavior we hold ourselves to in serving our residents. Safety I learn & follow safety policies & procedures. I immediately report unsafe conditions for staff, residents, & guests and fix when possible. I protect residents, co-workers, & myself from unsafe conditions and practices by reporting unsafe conditions and fixing it or having it fixed. Courtesy I smile & acknowledge everyone that I encounter. I carry myself in a manner that projects positivity, approachability, & respectfulness. I address the concerns of others by actively listening & seeking solutions. Responsiveness I take initiative to respond to the needs of others in a timely manner to achieve resolution. I anticipate the needs of others and respond in a timely manner. I communicate to others who need to join me in responding to the needs of others. I return phone calls within 24 hours. I identify action steps and communicate them to all vested parties. Image I ensure our environment is professional, welcoming, & clean. I follow CL policies, procedures, & all regulations. We believe in making a difference in other’s lives. We have approximately 3,200 employees serving more than 5,000 residents in our nationwide family of continuing care retirement communities and home health. Construction and development continues on several of our 14 campuses, ensuring ever more exciting opportunities for employees to serve residents.

Requirements

Knowledge of Microsoft products: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Strong written and oral communication skills used in story telling
Strong time management and organizational skills
Critical thinking skills, along with good decision making and judgement
Ability to work independently and as part of team
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

drafting updated Leave of Absence Policies and Procedures for a centralized LOA process
reviewing and recommending current paid time off policies
making recommendations for refreshed policies
creating communication plans
creating change management plans
New employee onboarding and orientation
Employee relations issues
HR compliance
Employee engagement