Human Resources Internship – Employee Health, Wellness & Benefits (Manufacturing) in Chester

Department: Human Resources (CT)

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Chester, CT

Schedule: Full-time

Duration: Summer 2026 / 10–12 weeks

Reports to: HR Manager / Benefits & Wellness Lead

About the Internship

We are seeking a motivated and hands‑on Human Resources Intern to support employee health, wellness, and benefits administration within a manufacturing environment. This internship provides practical exposure to HR operations that directly support a production workforce, with a special focus on wellness initiatives, and benefits enrollment for both hourly and salaried employees. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in Human Resources, Occupational Health, Public Health, or Employee Benefits who want experience in a fast‑paced, operational setting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Employee Health, Wellness & Safety Support
  • Assist in planning, coordinating, and promoting employee wellness initiatives (e.g., health challenges, wellness events, mental health resources).
  • Support communication campaigns related to wellness, preventive care, and work‑life balance.
  • Help track participation, engagement, and outcomes of wellness programs.
  • Research health and wellness trends, vendors, and best practices to support program enhancements.
• Benefits Administration & Enrollment
  • Assist with open enrollment activities, including distributing materials, updating guides, and supporting employee questions.
  • Help maintain benefits data for both hourly and salaried populations in HR systems.
  • Support communication related to medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, EAPs, disability, workers’ compensation, and voluntary benefits.
• Employee‑Facing HR Support
  • Draft and update employee communications, flyers, and postings for plant bulletin boards and digital channels.
  • Assist with HR projects that improve employee experience and benefits understanding across multiple shifts.
  • Maintain confidentiality of employee information and adhere to company policies at all times.

Learning Opportunities

• Benefits administration in a manufacturing environment
• Supporting wellness programs
• HR compliance and documentation practices
• Employee communication in a multi‑shift, operational setting
• Collaboration with HR, Safety, and Operations teams

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism

Preferred

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Occupational Health, Public Health, or a related field
• Interest in employee wellness, benefits, or total rewards
• Familiarity with manufacturing or industrial settings
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What We Offer

• Hands‑on HR experience in a manufacturing setting
• Exposure to employee wellness, benefit design and active open enrollment processes
• Mentorship from HR and Benefits professionals
• Real‑world experience supporting benefits enrollment and education

All Employees Shall

• Comply with EH&S policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements
• Report hazards to supervision
• Attend scheduled EH&S training program
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans
• Recommend improved EH&S practices

Must be able to communicate effectively with co‑workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability requires conversant in English. Employment at‑will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.