2027 DHS Internships | HR Operations & Projects Intern
HR Operations & Projects Intern
Office of Strategy & Planning
Support HR operations at a large human services agency by assisting with recruitment, workforce analysis, project coordination, and process improvement. Gain hands-on experience in HR, project management, and organizational development.
About Allegheny County DHS
Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) connects people in need with services that help. Each year, DHS and its network of 300+ community-based organizations serve more than 200,000 residents across Allegheny County. Interns contribute to real public-sector work while learning alongside professionals working in human services, data, technology, policy, communications, and program operations.
What You'll Do
- Support HR operations and recruitment activities, including organizing information, maintaining records, preparing reports, and coordinating administrative tasks.
- Collect, organize, and analyze workforce and recruitment data using Excel to identify trends, monitor progress, and support decision-making.
- Assist with project coordination, including tracking deliverables, documenting progress, scheduling meetings, and following up on action items.
- Help document and improve HR processes by mapping workflows, developing procedures, and identifying opportunities to streamline administrative work.
- Develop reports, presentations, and other materials to communicate project updates, findings, and recommendations.
- Conduct research on HR practices, workforce planning, and operational improvements to support departmental initiatives.
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience in HR operations, recruitment, workforce planning, and project management.
- Opportunities to strengthen Excel, data analysis, reporting, and business communication skills.
- Exposure to organizational change, process improvement, and strategic HR initiatives in government.
- Experience contributing to projects that improve how DHS recruits, supports, and manages its workforce.
Education
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in human resources, business administration, management, organizational psychology, public administration, or a related field. Upper classmen or graduate students preferred.