Intern - Human Resources

LightPath
United States, Massachusetts, Wakefield
Mar 20, 2025
Intern - Human Resources Job ID: 1274546800 Location: Wakefield, MA 01880 Lightpath is one of the largest competitive local exchange carriers in the tri-state area. Weown 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 We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented HR Intern to join our dynamic Human Resources team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple HR functions, including recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, HR operations, and HRIS system implementation support. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and eager to learn the fundamentals of HR in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. This internship will provide valuable exposure to HR best practices while allowing you to contribute to meaningful projects that impact our employees and company culture. Responsibilities Provide support for the HRIS system implementation, including data validation and process documentation. Assist with HR administrative tasks, including maintaining employee records and preparing reports. Help audit and clean up employee data for accuracy and completeness. Support recruiting and onboarding efforts, such as scheduling interviews, and coordinating new hire paperwork. Contribute to special HR projects as needed. Qualifications Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, entering their senior year, or a recent graduate (undergraduate or master's level). Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Interest in HR technology and systems (experience with HRIS is a plus). Must be located near Wakefield, MA, or Bethpage, NY office to work in-office as needed. 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.