Human Resource Intern

Rio Bank • McAllen, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Rio Bank is hiring an on-site Human Resources Intern in McAllen, Texas, for December 1, 2026, through January 30, 2027. The internship is 20–25 hours per week and pays $15–$16 per hour. The intern will work alongside the Human Resources team, gaining hands-on experience with recruiting, HR technology, job descriptions, and other people-focused initiatives. The intern will report to the SEVP & Chief HR Officer and collaborate closely with Rio Bank’s HR team.

The internship provides exposure to the recruiting lifecycle, including posting positions, reviewing applications, supporting hiring managers, communicating with candidates, and maintaining recruiting reports. The intern will also help organize and standardize job descriptions and use AI-supported tools to develop initial KPI and competency recommendations for HR review. Depending on time and interest, the intern may gain exposure to onboarding, new hire orientation, employee engagement, and culture initiatives.

The role is intended for undergraduate juniors and seniors and master’s students studying Human Resources, Business, or a related field. Students in other majors who have a strong interest in HR are also encouraged to apply. Rio Bank will provide reasonable scheduling flexibility around classes 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 of the position with or without accommodation.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate junior or senior, a master’s student, or a student in another major with a strong interest in HR.
• Study Human Resources, Business, or a related field; students in other majors with a strong interest in HR are also encouraged to apply.
• Be organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be professional and able to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Be comfortable with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft 365.
• Be interested in learning HR systems and AI-supported tools.
• Be curious, dependable, and willing to take initiative.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed