Intern - Human Resources

The Human Resources (HR) Intern will learn a wide variety of HR-related tasks and skills specific to the industry. The HR Intern will provide support and assistance to the Human Resources Department that ensures effective use of time and productive interactions with staff. The purpose of the internship program is to enable college students seeking a four-year degree to learn the job responsibilities and career paths of Human Resources opportunities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion at all times.
• Perform various clerical duties such as filing, organizing, and answering phones and emails.
• Develop knowledge and support various administrative and operational activities of Talent Management, Recruiting, Benefits, Compliance and Support, and Payroll.
• Create and provide assistance in preparing and formatting information for internal and external distribution, including writing letters and memos, compiling data for reports, creating computerized presentations, writing reports, editing, proofreading and other information preparation duties.
• Assist with projects and other activities that support key HR initiatives.
• Create and present key takeaways of the internship program, including learning outcomes and career path interests.
• Complete required BSA/AML training and other compliance training as assigned.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of a specialized field (however acquired), such as basic accounting, computer, etc.
• Equivalent of four years in high school, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college, plus 0 to 6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.
• Ability to perform these mathematical skills using money and other forms of measurement.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

• Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Not indicated.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Not indicated.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

• Basic: Accounting, Human Resources Systems, Payroll Systems, Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions. Continuously exposed to one or two elements such as noise, intermittent standing, walking, pushing, carrying, or lifting. May involve some travel and/or work is at times, in the evening or during the night hours.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. Semi-repetitive, low physical. Semi-repetitive type work which requires periods of concentration for varied time cycles as prescribed by the tasks. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; and peripheral vision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Currently enrolled in a college or university and pursuing a degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer (May 25, 2026 through July 31, 2026).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to interact with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Must hold a high standard of confidentiality.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Detail oriented with strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Maintain professionalism when representing the organization.
• Experienced using Microsoft Office products.