HR Benefits Intern (THTBC) - Summer 2026
About The Position
Tlingit and Haida Tribal Business Council is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join the Human Resources team with a focus on employee benefits. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in benefits administration while contributing to key HR initiatives. Responsibilities include reviewing new hire and ongoing benefit changes for compliance and accuracy, assisting in drafting benefit plans for new contracts or updated collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and collaborating with internal employees and external vendors to support benefits-related initiatives. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills in HR and employee benefits while making a meaningful impact on our organization. You will gain an understanding of how employee benefit programs are structured and managed within a company, explore the various types of benefit programs and options available to employees, and enhance your knowledge of benefits compliance, communication, and administration. If the intern chooses to work remotely in this role, there will be the opportunity to travel for a site visit.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Human Resources, Business Admin or similar degree path
- Interest in employee benefits and human resources
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Comfortable communicating with internal employees and outside vendors
- Must be 18 years old at time of hire
- Must be currently enrolled in post-secondary school/program or a recent graduate (1-2 years)
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship or work experience in Human Resources or benefits programs
- At least a 2.5 GPA
- Strong critical thinking and research skills
- Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
Responsibilities
- Review new hire and ongoing benefit changes for compliance and accuracy.
- Assist in drafting benefit plans for new contracts or updated collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
- Collaborate with internal employees and external vendors to support benefits-related initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Food Services and Drinking Places
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
