Human Resource Intern

Rio Bank•McAllen, TX

2d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Rio Bank is hiring a Human Resources Intern for a winter internship from December 1, 2026, through January 30, 2027. The on-site position is based in McAllen, Texas, and is scheduled for 20–25 hours per week at $15–$16 per hour. The intern will gain hands-on experience with recruiting, HR technology, job descriptions, and other people-focused initiatives while working alongside Rio Bank’s Human Resources team. The intern will support the recruiting process, from posting positions and reviewing applications to helping hiring managers move candidates through the process and communicating with candidates. The role also involves organizing and standardizing job descriptions and using AI-supported tools to develop initial KPI and competency recommendations for HR review. As time and interest allow, the intern may gain exposure to onboarding, new hire orientation, employee engagement, and culture initiatives. The intern reports to the SEVP & Chief HR Officer and works closely with Rio Bank’s Human Resources team. Rio Bank will provide reasonable scheduling flexibility around class schedules and the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The application deadline is Tuesday, November 17, 2026. Rio Bank is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

Requirements

Organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Professional and able to handle confidential information appropriately.
Comfortable with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft 365.
Interested in learning HR systems and AI-supported tools.
Curious, dependable, and willing to take initiative.
The internship is intended for undergraduate juniors and seniors and master’s students studying Human Resources, Business, or a related field; students in other majors with a strong interest in HR are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Help create and post job openings in the applicant tracking system.
Review applications against position qualifications and requirements.
Help hiring managers keep candidates moving through the recruiting process.
Assist with candidate communications and maintain recruiting pipeline reports.
Help standardize and organize Rio Bank’s job descriptions.
Use AI-supported tools to develop initial KPI and competency recommendations for HR review.
Help maintain the Bank’s job description library and track work in progress.
As time and interest allow, gain exposure to onboarding, new hire orientation, employee engagement, and culture initiatives.