Human Resources Intern, Summer 2026

Independent Bank • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

Are you interested in exploring your potential and growing from real-world experience? If so, we are looking for goal-oriented, disciplined, and eager-to-learn individuals to be a part of our 2026 Internship program. At Independent Bank we promote a culture that encourages professional growth and embraces the collective sum of your individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent. We value diversity of thought, ideas, and background. Our inclusive and collaborative culture helps us find the best solutions to meet the needs of our clients and company. As a Human Resources Intern, you will actively support the daily operations of our HR department. This internship provides hands-on experience in essential HR functions such as Learning Management Systems, HR Information Systems, and Compliance. Additionally, you will gain practical experience with HR reporting and visualization tools. This full-time summer role will be in person at our Grand Rapids - Downtown office.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Capable of handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Proficient in Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and IF statements.
• Demonstrates excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, while exhibiting a high level of initiative and a strong willingness to learn.
• Rapidly learn and adapt to new software applications.

Responsibilities

• Be a part of a project group to review employee well-being programs and develop strategic plans for 2026/2027, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and employee needs.
• Design, maintain, and optimize Training pages on our SharePoint site, providing comprehensive, user-friendly access to training resources.
• Accurately document HR and Training processes and procedures to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Provide support and insights for various HR projects and initiatives, contributing to successful outcomes.
• Prepare impactful reports and presentations for team meetings and stakeholders.
• Assist in program development and content curation for Learning and Development initiatives. Specifically, create an effective interviewing course that can be assigned as managers have staff openings.
• Be a part of a project group to identify different areas that could use a career path. Curate content for identified career paths.
• Develop and support training programs to meet evolving organizational needs.
• Support the development and implementation of learning management systems, ensuring effective delivery and accessibility of training programs.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned to support HR and organizational goals.

Benefits

• Earn a competitive hourly wage.
• Full-Time opportunity for the summer.
• Receive development and mentoring from leaders of Independent Bank.
• Collaborate with fellow interns and business partners.
• Assist other departments and teams as needed.
• Participate in a joint intern project and present your group's recommendations to Independent Bank's executive leadership team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees