Advanced Human Resources Intern

Kingland • Ames, IA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Intern partners with the Human Resources team to support recruiting, employee engagement, campus relations, and strategic HR initiatives. The role offers exposure across the HR function and the opportunity to contribute to projects supporting business growth and employee success.

The internship begins part-time during the 2026–2027 academic year and transitions to a full-time internship in Summer 2027, with expanded responsibilities and a capstone project presented to company leadership. The position is based at Kingland’s modern office in Ames, Iowa.

Requirements

• Currently a junior pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Communications, or a related field.
• Available 15–20 hours per week during the school year and full-time during Summer 2027.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Self-motivated, curious, and willing to take initiative.
• Interest in AI, technology, and continuous improvement.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience in a student organization.
• Customer service and event planning experience.
• Interest in technology, software, and a high-growth business environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage job postings and applicant tracking activities.
• Screen resumes and coordinate candidate interviews.
• Support candidate communication and interview logistics.
• Prepare onboarding materials and first-week plans.
• Assist with career fairs and campus events.
• Develop relationships with student organizations and career services offices.
• Create campus-focused recruiting content.
• Track recruiting activity and outcomes.
• Support surveys, pulse checks, and focus groups.
• Assist with culture- and values-aligned events and engagement programs.
• Evaluate AI tools for HR processes.
• Build reusable templates, prompts, and workflows.
• Identify automation opportunities and measure their impact.
• Promote responsible AI use with attention to confidentiality and fairness.
• Research HR best practices and benchmark data.
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies.
• Complete and present a summer capstone project.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern