Human Resources Intern - Sandy Spring Bank

Are you someone who seeks opportunity and has a true desire to grow your career with an organization that has enriched the lives of its clients and communities in the Greater Washington region for more than 150 years? If so, Sandy Spring Bank may be the perfect fit for you!​

Sandy Spring Bank is a growing financial services company focused on creating real experiences for our employees, clients, shareholders and communities. ​We are proud to have been certified as A Great Place To Work®, recognized by The Washington Post and the Baltimore Sun as a Top Workplace, by Forbes magazine as the #1 Bank in Maryland.  It is our employees who play an integral role in shaping who we are as a company and upholding what matters most to us: people and relationships.​

To help us attract the highest quality individuals, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. We offer competitive market salaries, paid time off, multiple retirement savings options, full health care options, life insurance, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, career development opportunities, tuition assistance and volunteer opportunities. We are proud to offer those, and so much more, making Sandy Spring Bank a remarkable place to work and build a career.

Sandy Spring Bank is currently recruiting for an Human Resources Intern. Under direct supervision, the intern represents the company in a friendly, professional, and courteous manner at all times.  Intern will be exposed to all areas of the Human Resources and Development Division.  Primary projects will include work with people communications.  This may include planning, developing, designing, and implementing activities and initiatives that contribute to employee engagement and branding.  Periodically, intern will assist with special projects and internal meetings. 

MAJOR JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist with drafting and designing people related communications. This will include branding assets for external sites and internal, such as the intranet. 
• Review existing channels, collateral, and communication metrics to make informed decisions and recommendations.
• Collaborate with various functions in the HR and Development division to learn about people strategy and related topics. 
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in human resources, business administration, communications, graphic art, marketing, or a related field.

1. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and ability to effectively work with different stakeholders and teams.

1. A creative and proactive mindset, with the ability to take initiative and solve problems or make recommendations.

1. Willingness to learn and grow.

1. Competent skills in Microsoft Office 365.

1. Accuracy and attention to detail are necessary.

1. Work may involve exposure to highly confidential information. Tact and discretion are expected at all times regarding personnel information.

SPECIFIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires reasonable mobility in and around the work area.  Ability to use standard computer and phone systems is required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office environment where there is almost no discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise, or other disagreeable elements.

Work includes little or no potential exposure to hazardous conditions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Sandy Spring Bank provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please call our job line at 1-800-399-5919 and select option 5. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Sandy Spring Bank partners with various job boards to advertise our openings. Please visit our website, www.sandyspringbank.com to confirm the validity of the job posting to avoid any potential fraudulent activity. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our website.