ECS

HRIS Intern

ECS  •  Virginia (Remote)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking a HRIS Intern to work remotely

The HRIS Intern will support the Human Resources team with day-to-day onboarding operations, background check processing, and new hire administration. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a foundation in HR operations and HR technology. You will play a meaningful role in creating a smooth and welcoming experience for new employees while gaining hands-on exposure to HR systems, processes, and data management.

Key Responsibilities:

New Hire Onboarding

  • Assist with coordinating and processing new hire onboarding activities.
  • Enter and maintain accurate new hire data within the HRIS system.
  • Monitor onboarding task completion and follow up with new hires and hiring managers to ensure all required steps are finished on time.
  • Help ensure new hire profiles are set up correctly in HR systems prior to the start date.

Background Check Processing

  • Initiate and track pre-employment background checks through the designated vendor or platform.
  • Monitor background check statuses and communicate updates to the HR team and hiring managers.
  • Follow up on outstanding background checks and escalate any issues or delays to the appropriate team member.
  • Maintain accurate and organized records related to background check status and completion.
  • Ensure all background check processes are followed in accordance with company policy and compliance requirements.

Administration

  • Prepare, send, and track new hire onboarding files for all incoming employees.
  • Ensure new hire onboarding files include accurate and up-to-date documents, forms, and company information.
  • Follow up with new hires on outstanding paperwork and ensure all documents are completed and collected.
  • Maintain organized records of completed new hire documentation.
  • Assist with updating onboarding materials as processes or policies change.

Special Projects & Operational Support

  • Support special HR projects and operational initiatives as assigned.
  • Assist with process documentation and identifying opportunities to improve onboarding workflows.
  • Support company-wide HR reporting and workforce analytics by maintaining data accuracy, generating reports, and assisting with onboarding and compliance audit activities.
  • Provide general administrative support to the Human Capital team as needed.

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.
  • Basic understanding of HR processes, particularly onboarding or recruiting.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to keeping accurate, organized records.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information with discretion.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable sending professional follow-up communications to new hires and hiring managers.
  • Proactive and responsive with a customer-service mindset.
  • Ability to juggle multiple new hires and onboarding tasks at the same time.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to track multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently while knowing when to ask for help.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and follow-through.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Comfortable learning new HR platforms and tools quickly.
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About ECS

ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers. We tackle complex client challenges with smart, scalable solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Our collective work empowers customers’ missions, strengthens our partners, inspires our employees, and grows our company.

To achieve our purpose — to tackle the missions that matter most and create a lasting impact on our customers, employees, and community — we are committed to excellence in growth, customer delivery, technology innovation, and employee engagement.  

We believe in:

• Attracting, developing, and retaining top talent

• Building high-performing teams

• Creating an engaging employee environment

• Acting with social responsibility

• Having a positive impact on our community

Our core values: Excellence, Drive, Grit, and Community. We keep these values at the heart of all we do. We’re looking for driven individuals who want to solve meaningful challenges and help shape the future of national security and public service. If you’re ready to make a difference, you’ll find your team here.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Fairfax, VA
Year Founded
1993
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