Entry Level Human Resources Intern Jobs in California

Are you the right person for Balboa United?
Are you early in your human resources career? Are you enrolled in an HR course at school and excited to learn more? Do you take pride in staying organized and following through on details? Are you organized and proactive when it comes to juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment? Do you want hands-on exposure to multiple areas of Human Resources to discover where your interests and strengths align? Are you looking for a part-time job that leaves time for school or other priorities? If this sounds like you... read more about our HR intern!
Please note: We are not working with external recruiters/agencies for this role. All candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship requirements.
Why work for us?

• Make a difference - Balboa Nephrology is the largest kidney care practice in California. Balboa provides life-saving treatments to over 30,000 kidney patients across southern California!
• Learn about all areas of HR to grow your HR career
• Recognized as a Top Workplace in San Diego for five consecutive years!

Our Values: Patient-centered I Accountability I Respect I Innovation I Data-Driven
Our Mission: to consistently deliver superior care - Balboa Care - to every patient with kidney disease.
Overview:
Reporting to the Director of HR, assist in administrative HR tasks as assigned. This internship program is designed for students or recent graduates seeking hands-on professional experience in Human Resources.
Job Title: Human Resources Intern (Paid)
Status: Part time
Pay Rate: $21.00/hour
Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week during standard business hours
Company Size: ~200 Employees
Industry: Medical Group / Healthcare
Internship Dates: Approx July 13, 2026 - March 2027This extended internship is designed to provide meaningful exposure to internal HR operations over the course of an academic year.
Location: San Diego, California
Remote/Onsite: Hybrid
This position can be a hybrid telecommute position after the initial training period and after the candidate has successfully shown they understand and can manage all position responsibilities. After initial training period, in office is expected 1-2 days per week.
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Intern to join our HR team in a dynamic healthcare environment. This paid internship offers hands-on experience across multiple HR functions, including payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, and HR operations. The intern will work closely with a collaborative HR team of four and receive direct mentorship from experienced HR professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in pursuing a career in Human Resources.
Success in this role includes the following essential functions, knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Essential Job Duties
The HR Intern will support day-to-day HR operations and assist team members with the following:
Internal HR Audits

• Conduct internal HR audits of I-9 forms, personnel files, EEO documentation, and other employee records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and federal/state regulations.

HR Administration & Operations

• Maintain and update employee records in HRIS systems
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes (new hire paperwork, orientations, exit documentation)
• Participate in onboarding presentations with HR Team
• Help prepare employee files to ensure compliance with California labor laws and internal policies
• Support document management and audit readiness
• Support employee recognition initiatives

Recruitment & Talent Support

• Assist HR coordinator with recruiting coordination and interview scheduling
• Support recruitment tracking
• Assist with job posting management and applicant tracking system updates

Employee Engagement & HR Projects

• Assist in planning employee engagement activities and internal company events
• Support HR initiatives such as training coordination and compliance tracking
• Contribute to special HR projects (policy updates, process improvements, surveys, etc.)
• Opportunity to support additional HR functions based on business needs and individual strengths
• Support culture and wellness initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to full-cycle HR operations in a healthcare setting
• Opportunity to shadow experienced HR professionals
• Hands-on experience with HRIS systems and compliance practices
• Understanding of California employment laws and HR best practices
• Collaboration with experienced HR professionals

Required Qualifications

• Completed high school education
• Recent entry level HR experience, coursework or currently pursuing a higher degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Desire to work in a team-oriented workplace and collaborate with all HR team members and other internal staff

Great to have but not required:

• Interest in healthcare HR or medical group operations
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Understanding of general business practices
• HRIS experience is a plus
• HR Certification

Other considerations:

• Background check required
• Travel to other sites located within Southern California may be required (less than 5% travel to other sites)
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Supervisory duties -No

Language Skills
While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, read, write, type and respond in English and understand clinical/medical vocabulary written and spoken.
Vision Requirements
Vision requirements include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and see color.
Physical Demands
This position primarily involves office-based work including prolonged sitting, computer use, occasional standing, walking between office locations, and lifting up to 15 pounds of office materials. Must be able to safely ascend and descend stairs as a core part of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when no elevator or lift is present.
Work Environment
Position is primarily office-based with flexibility for remote work, as approved after training is complete. Employees will be required to routinely use standard office equipment, including a laptop, computer, mouse, monitors, scanner and/or photocopier.
Employees working remotely must maintain a reliable internet connection and a quiet, professional workspace that supports productivity during scheduled working hours. Remote work eligibility is contingent upon maintaining an appropriate and effective remote work environment, including necessary workspace furnishings and internet access.
About Balboa United
Beginning in 1973, Balboa has grown from two physicians to a comprehensive nephrology team of 52 board certified physicians and 8 advanced practitioners. On January 1, 2018, Balboa Nephrology Medical Group (BNMG) launched Balboa United, a full-service medical practice management services organization. From one small office, BNMG now has 24 clinical offices throughout San Diego, Imperial, Orange and Riverside counties. In addition to office and hospital-based patient care, Balboa physicians manage the dialysis treatments of approximately 4,500 patients at 88 dialysis centers and conduct Nephrology based clinical research at 6 centers throughout Imperial and San Diego counties (California Institute of Renal Research).
*EEO Statement Balboa United is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. Our Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion (including religious dress & grooming), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, registered domestic partner status, military status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also prohibit unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. The Company is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Balboa United, including managers and co-workers. If you believe you have been subjected to any form of unlawful discrimination, submit a written complaint to your manager or Human Resources (HR). Your complaint should be specific and should include the names of the individuals involved and the names of any witnesses. If you need assistance with your complaint, or if you prefer to make a complaint in person, contact the Company's Human Resources Department. We will immediately undertake an effective, thorough, and objective investigation and attempt to resolve the situation.
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