Location: Boston

The opportunity

The Assurance Talent intern is an HR administrative professional who partners with Americas Assurance Talent team members to coordinate various HR related tasks as part of the employee life cycle.

Your key responsibilities

The HR intern is responsible for providing support to the Americas Assurance Talent Team (AATT). Key responsibilities are listed below.

• Interact with team members and other various groups within the organization to complete projects and acquire subject matter knowledge
• Attend internal and/or external meetings to gain an understanding of the client needs
• Learn and use EY technology tools to contribute to the team’s project work
• Take direction from others to enable independent work on assignments; report back as needed, to produce quality results

• Leveraging technology, facilitating communication, and coordinating the administration of multiple HR processes.
• Coordinating the administration of HR and System for Quality Management processes such as, but not limited to, performance management, the promotion process, variable pay, orientation, people surveys, upward feedback, separation process, etc.
• Providing reports and gathering data related to HR projects and initiatives assigned, sharing information gathered with the Talent Team or other HR functional groups as requested.
• Assisting in communication flow to and from clients and to other HR team members as appropriate.
• Handling special projects as assigned.

Skills and attributes for success

• High level of confidentiality
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to seek out knowledge of firm policies, procedures, and databases as needed
• Ability to collect and interpret information to be used to enhance services to clients.
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentation and listening)
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Strong analytical, teamwork, and organizational skills
• Basic project management skills (e.g., managing multiple client requests and deadlines)
• Ability to perform job responsibilities independently. However, HR intern should
  consult with the supervisor when activities are outside the normal scope of responsibilities.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills; V-lookups, pivots, formulas
• Use Microsoft technology suite of products to develop spreadsheets, PowerPoint and/or Word documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude and enthusiasm in the performance of responsibilities
• A GPA of 3.0 or above

What working at EY offers

The HR intern role offers exposure to numerous areas of the firm and the opportunity to support and build relationships with members of the Talent Team. We have a diverse team and an inclusive culture. This is an excellent opportunity to achieve personal growth, gain exposure to numerous processes and tools, and develop strong organization, prioritization, communication, and reporting skills.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.