Human Resource Internship (Summer 2027)
About The Position
The Human Resource Intern will gain hands-on professional experience while supporting talent acquisition, employee engagement, and HR operations across the organization. The role helps ensure HR initiatives are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with firm guidelines while supporting a positive employee experience. The intern will learn foundational human resources management, labor compliance, and HR systems through practical work and mentorship. This position is based in Des Moines, Iowa, with a hybrid schedule combining in-office and remote work. The internship runs for 12 weeks from late May to early August, with up to 40 hours of work per week. Anticipated compensation is $18 per hour, based on educational background and relevant experience.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong desire to learn human resources principles, employment law concepts, and talent management strategies.
- Ability to commit to a 12-week program from late May to early August, working up to 40 hours per week.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; exceptional attention to detail; excellent communication and relationship-building abilities; and an eager, self-starter mindset.
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods in an office environment and work on a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to or academic coursework involving basic HR tools, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), or Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
Responsibilities
- Facilitate candidate and employee data entry into HRIS systems while learning foundational HR processes.
- Shadow HR team members to learn the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through offboarding.
- Prepare personalized onboarding packages and help coordinate new-hire orientation sessions under mentorship.
- Communicate with stakeholders to collect outstanding HR and compliance documentation promptly.
- Coordinate with HR specialists to manage applicant flow in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Learn structured interviewing techniques and schedule candidate interviews with hiring managers.
- Coordinate across departments to track employee status changes, training completions, and onboarding milestones.
- Receive hands-on training on HR software, self-service portals, and data management systems.
- Help new hires and staff navigate internal HR tools under senior staff guidance.
- Support routine administrative troubleshooting and assist with training materials related to HR tools and processes.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
