Human Resources Intern - Summer 2027

Federated Mutual Insurance Company•Owatonna, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Federated Insurance is seeking a motivated and curious HR Intern to join our team for Summer 2027. This internship offers a unique opportunity to explore the many facets of Human Resources through job shadowing, project work, and professional development. As an HR Intern at Federated, you’ll rotate through various areas of our HR department, gaining exposure to employee benefits and wellness programs, leave administration and workers’ compensation, talent acquisition and recruiting strategies, employee relations and engagement initiatives, HR systems and data management (HRIS), and special projects and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll work alongside experienced HR professionals, contribute to real-world tasks, and participate in team meetings and trainings. By the end of your internship, you’ll deliver a presentation to HR leadership summarizing your experience and key takeaways.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Graduating with your undergraduate degree between November 2026 and June 2027.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Eagerness to learn and contribute in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
Professionalism and a customer-focused mindset.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Cannot sponsor candidates for employment visa status, such as an H1-B visa.
Cannot interview or hire students or recent graduates with J-1 or F-1 visas or similar temporary work authorization.

Responsibilities

Rotate through various areas of the HR department.
Gain exposure to employee benefits and wellness programs.
Gain exposure to leave administration and workers’ compensation.
Gain exposure to talent acquisition and recruiting strategies.
Gain exposure to employee relations and engagement initiatives.
Gain exposure to HR systems and data management (HRIS).
Participate in special projects and cross-functional collaboration.
Work alongside experienced HR professionals.
Contribute to real-world tasks.
Participate in team meetings and trainings.
Deliver a presentation to HR leadership summarizing your experience and key takeaways.