HR/Learning & Development Intern

Hercules Industries • Denver, CO

2d • $21

About The Position

The HR / Learning & Development Intern at Hercules Industries will play
a key role in building and scaling internal training, communication, and
employee development programs. This is not a purely administrative
internship—interns will actively contribute to how employees are onboarded,
trained, and engaged across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who
enjoys combining people, process, and content creation, and wants to help shape
how knowledge is transferred and how employees experience the company. M-F
7am-3:30pm, $21.00/hour

Timing & Commitment:
This is a Summer 2026 internship running from mid-May through August
(approximately 10–12 weeks). The expected start date is flexible between May 15
and June 1, depending on academic schedules. Some flexibility in start and end
dates may be accommodated.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Communications, Psychology, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (especially PowerPoint/Slides and Excel/Sheets)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Interest in employee development, training, and organizational effectiveness

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating presentations, training materials, or visual content
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or e-learning tools
• Exposure to HR processes, onboarding, or internal communications
• Basic design skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe, or similar tools)
• Experience documenting processes or creating SOPs

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and developing training materials for employees across functions
• Create onboarding content, learning modules, and instructional resources
• Support the development of structured learning paths for key roles
• Develop clear, engaging training and communication materials (presentations, guides, visuals)
• Help create introductory content for new hires and internal audiences
• Ensure content is user-friendly, visually consistent, and aligned with company standards
• Assist in creating and standardizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Work with teams to document workflows, best practices, and key processes
• Help ensure documentation is clear, accessible, and easy to maintain
• Support job analysis efforts by gathering information on responsibilities, skills, and workflows
• Assist in developing or refining job descriptions and role expectations
• Help identify skill gaps and training opportunities across roles
• Help manage and update content within the company’s LMS
• Upload training materials, track completion, and maintain accurate learning records
• Support reporting and analysis of training participation and effectiveness
• Assist in drafting and distributing internal communications related to training, initiatives, and company updates
• Help ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and engaging across teams
• Support communication strategies that improve awareness and participation
• Support onboarding processes to ensure a smooth and consistent new hire experience
• Help coordinate onboarding schedules, materials, and communications
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives, programs, and feedback efforts

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a material impact—your work will matter
• Work in a company that is actively transforming and investing in data and analytics
• Employee-owned (ESOP), aligning effort with long-term value creation
• Right-sized organization: large enough for complexity, small enough for visibility and impact
• A culture that values curiosity, problem-solving, and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees