Human Resources Intern

At Community Bank System, Inc. (CBSI), we are dedicated to providing our customers with friendly, personalized, high-quality financial services and products. Our retail division, Community Bank, N.A., operates more than 200 customer facilities across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont and Western Massachusetts. Beyond retail banking, we also offer wealth management, investment management, insurance and risk management, and benefit plan administration.

Just as our employees are committed to helping our customers manage their finances, we're committed to our employees. After all, they make it happen for our customers every day.

As an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer, we celebrate and support a diverse workplace for the benefit of all: our employees, customers and communities.

The HR intern will join our dynamic Human Resources team and play a vital role in supporting the department's daily operations. This entry-level position will provide valuable hands-on experience and an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of HR functions. As an HR intern, you will be involved in various aspects of HR, assisting with administrative tasks, employee relations, recruitment, training, and other HR initiatives. This internship is designed to provide a well-rounded and immersive experience, allowing you to develop a comprehensive understanding of HR practices and contribute to the success of our HR team.

• Support the HR team in various departments including: Compensation & Total Rewards, Governance & Compliance, Talent Acquisition, Diversity& Inclusion, HR Information Systems, Learning & Organizational Development, and Employee Benefits & Leaves of Absence.
• Participate in the data analysis process, helping to identify trends and propose proactive solutions for common HR matters including compensation.
• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist in coordinating onboarding and orientation activities for new hires, facilitating an efficient and positive experience for employees during their integration into the organization.
• Supports the HR Leader with activities related to the various HR functions, such as preparing HR documents, drafting internal communications, and maintaining HR databases.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and events, helping to foster a positive and inclusive company culture.
• Stay up-to-date with HR laws, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance with labor laws and drive continuous improvement in HR processes.
• Supports the HR team with ad hoc requests or HR projects as needed

Education/Training:

Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and tactfully with employees at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain high ethical standards. Knowledge of labor laws and regulations is preferred but not required.

Experience:

A genuine interest in pursuing a career in HR, demonstrated through coursework, previous internship experience, or relevant HR-related activities.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk or sit. Use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, and speak and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to focus.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.