Company Overview

We are the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), an innovative professional medical association located in Darien, IL, a southwest suburb of Chicago. Established in 1975, the AASM is a professional, forward-thinking membership organization dedicated to the advancement of sleep medicine and related research. Our mission is to assure quality care for patients with sleep disorders, promote the advancement of sleep research, and provide public and professional education. We represent a combined membership of 12,000 accredited member sleep centers and individual members, including physicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals.

In pursuit of improving sleep health and promoting high-quality patient-centered care for all people, the AASM is dedicated to fostering a culture that is committed to excellence, inclusive, flexible, collaborative, appreciative, supportive, and innovative. Our staff connects to these team values in many ways, and we are looking for others who would like to experience the same.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Human Resources Intern to join our team for the summer. As a temporary, part-time member of our HR department, you will have the opportunity to assist in various HR processes, dive into various HR technology (human capital management, performance management, service recognition, applicant tracking system), and gain valuable hands-on HR experience in a welcoming and collaborative environment.

Our dream intern is personable, tech savvy, and has strong written & verbal communication skills. They also have a base understanding of HR principles, strong attention to detail, and a desire to learn.

Kickstart your HR career with this exciting role and apply today!

This position is hybrid, two days in the office (Tuesday & Wednesday) and one day remote. As a result, only local candidates will be considered.

Duration: June 17 – August 16, 2024

Hours: 24 hours/week

Rate: $18/hour

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist in carrying out current HR processes with accuracy and efficiency

• Assist in the preparation of employee communications

• Participate in the new hire onboarding process and provide insight on process improvement

• Utilize an applicant tracking system and participate in full life cycle recruitment

• Contribute to a compensation analysis project

• Audit benefit enrollment against carrier statements

• Approach current projects and assignments with solution-based thinking

• Perform other related duties as assigned

  Qualifications & Skills

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field; senior or above

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Passionate about human resource principles, practices, and procedures

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude

• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail

• Proactive attitude towards enhancing efficiency and embracing new responsibilities

• Strong team player with a keen interest in company culture and employee experience

• Adaptability to evolving work processes and procedures

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and with professionalism

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint

  Love to have

• Recent college graduate in HR or related field

• Experience in HR platforms e.g. Namely, JazzHR, Lattice, Bonusly

• Previous related HR experience

• Intermediate Excel skills

  Perks

• Friendly & fun work environment! Learn more here: https://aasm.org/about/working-at-aasm/

• Door Dash meal perks

• Business casual environment

• Peer-to-peer platform with reward points

• Weekly “Wellness Wednesdays” with walk, stretch, and healthy snack breaks

• Twice daily “plank breaks”

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