Human Resources Intern - Learning and Development

Peckham, Inc.•Lansing, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Peckham is a mission-driven, award-winning social enterprise where we strive to provide world-class vocational rehabilitation to persons with disabilities and/or barriers to employment while providing excellent customer service to a diverse range of customers. One of Peckham’s core values is “People matter to us – A WHOLE LOT”, demonstrating our commitment to our people and the communities we serve. We strive to be people-centered in all we do. The Employee Experience and Engagement team at Peckham works to help employees have a positive experience by being engaged in their work. Peckham is looking for a student interested in learning all about Human Resources and engaging employees. This internship will assist with various projects and daily tasks to help enhance the overall employee experience at Peckham. The Employee Experience and Engagement Intern will also provide the student with hands on experience in human resources management, time management, building relationships, communications, and process improvement. This internship would be for 20-25 hours per week for the Fall of 2026 with possibility for extension.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program with a declared major in Human Resources, Communications, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related degree.
This individual must possess excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy cultural diversity in the workplace.
Must be dependable, detail oriented, professional and a self-starter.
Strong communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality required.
Must be familiar with Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel to analyze data and create charts and graphs.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with or ability to learn Workday.
Graduate student preferred
Availability to attend various events

Responsibilities

Support training and development programs by assisting in preparation, creation of materials, and facilitation.
Design posters and draft communications for various projects and events.
Help analyze various employee engagement surveys and data gathered to identify areas of improvement.
Assist with the full cycle recruiting process including employment verification, scheduling, and conducting interviews.
Assist in the development and implementation of employee engagement initiatives.
Help plan and coordinate staff events.
Support mission engagement opportunities and programs for staff.
Assist in updating and maintaining employee communication channels.
Assist with various Human Resource projects both independently and as part of a team.
Promote Peckham’s vision, values, and services to all customers and stakeholders.
Assist in maintaining organization wide quality standards.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Other duties as assigned.