Job Description

Albany International Corp is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company. The company has two core businesses, Albany Machine Clothing segment is the world’s leading producer of custom-designed fabrics and belts essential to production in the paper, nonwovens, and other process industries and Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is a rapidly growing supplier of highly engineered composite parts for the aerospace industry.

Job Purpose

Our HR team is pivotal in supporting employee success, talent acquisition, and organizational efficiency. We are looking for a highly motivated HR Intern to assist in recruitment, administrative tasks, and basic data management. The HR team works cross-functionally, providing an opportunity to interact with colleagues across various business units and functions at Albany.

Responsibilities

Recruitment Support:

• Assist in the full-cycle recruitment process, including:
• Posting job openings on job boards, careers pages, and social media platforms.
• Screening resumes and shortlisting candidates based on role requirements.
• Coordinating and scheduling interviews with hiring managers.
• Conduct initial outreach to candidates for scheduling or pre-screening.
• Support in creating job descriptions and recruitment-related content.
• Help organize and participate in recruitment events, such as job fairs or campus outreach programs.
• Maintain candidate records and documentation in the SAP Success Factors.

Administrative and Data Entry Tasks:

• Perform basic data entry tasks, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• File and organize physical and digital HR documents, including contracts, employee records, and compliance paperwork.
• Upload, update, and maintain employee information in the HR database or document management systems.
• Assist in preparing HR-related reports and summaries.
• Support the coordination and preparation of onboarding and orientation materials.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely updates for compliance and other HR processes.
• Assist in other HR duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Current pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business administration, or a related field, with at least two years of coursework completed.
• Minimum GPA 3.0

Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral communications
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information responsibly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with databases or document management systems.
• Interest in recruitment, HR administration, and data management.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to multitask.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and contribute.
• Familiarity with HR Concepts: Basic understanding of human resources principles and practices, including recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.

Benefits & Other:

• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Network with HR professionals and gain industry insights.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate academic commitments.
• Potential for career growth and full-time opportunities post-internship.
• Location: Portsmouth, NH, full-time in office, 9/80 schedule: Week 1 – 9 hours Mon–Thu, 8 hours Friday; Week 2 – 9 hours Mon–Thu, Friday off.