Human Resources Intern - Summer 2026

Primient • Schaumburg, IL

1d • $22

About The Position

The HR Intern will support the HR team in a variety of generalist responsibilities, with a particular focus on policy review, employee handbook updates, and HR process improvement. This internship is ideal for students pursuing a career in Human Resources who are eager to learn, contribute, and grow in a fast-paced, people-focused manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong interest in HR Generalist work, policy compliance, and organizational culture.
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail — especially for policy language and documentation.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• experience with HRIS systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support HR team with employee engagement initiatives and HR communications.
• Conduct research and benchmarking on HR best practices, workplace policies, and compliance trends.
• Review existing HR policies and employee handbook content for accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Support revisions to policies and procedures, including formatting, proofreading, and draft preparation.
• Collaborate with HR leadership to align updates with Primient’s culture, values, and legal requirements.
• Assist with HR data entry and reporting using HRIS tools (Workday experience a plus).
• Provide administrative support for recruitment, including job postings, resume tracking, and candidate correspondence.
• Participate in special HR projects such as DE&I initiatives, training coordination, or employee surveys.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $22.00/hr + overtime with opportunity to advance with our pay for skill system.
• Competitive Pay
• Multiple Healthcare plan choices
• Dental and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Floating days off
• Parental leave for new parents
• Employee resource groups
• Learning & development programs
• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees