Intern, Human Resources

Lansing Board of Water & Light • Lansing, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has an opening for a Human Resources Intern, located in Lansing, MI. This is a Full-Time Summer Internship position, running from May 17, 2027, to August 13, 2027, with a pay rate of $23.00 per hour. The intern will collaborate on projects including recruitment and onboarding (job postings, candidate coordination, interview scheduling, offer/release), Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) updates using Workday, labor relations, and employee engagement. The intern will learn from and be supervised by the Talent Acquisition Team and others within the Human Resources (HR) Department.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution in a Business Management program focused on Human Resources program with junior or senior status during the summer 2027.
• Must be enrolled in fall classes 2027.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must successfully complete a background check, a substance screening and a physical (if applicable).

Nice To Haves

• Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
• May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.
• The person in this position needs to move about in industrial environments and on uneven terrain occasionally.
• May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, color on prints, and operate field instruments/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with others on projects such as recruitment and onboarding (job postings, candidate coordination, interview scheduling, offer/release), Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) updates using Workday, labor relations, and employee engagement.
• Meet and correspond with leaders and employees throughout the organization to conduct surveys and complete data collection of current processes, utilizing MS Team's video conferencing, phone conferences, email and face to face options.
• Utilize Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio to document and analyze data collected from various sources throughout the organization.
• Obtain detailed knowledge and prepare documentation of current HR processes and workflows.
• Provide weekly reports of progress to HR Leadership.
• Make recommendations to HR Leadership on findings as applicable.
• Utilize standard office software (i.e., spreadsheet, word-processing, database) and SAP.
• Follow BWL Safety Manual and wear personal protective equipment for all field work.
• Attend training and safety awareness and/or skills improvement as required by the BWL or government agency such as MIOSHA.
• Comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
• Maintain predictable and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Skills development, and opportunities for professional growth
• Tours to BWL facilities and other local companies
• Volunteering opportunities
• Networking opportunities
• Satisfaction with delivering high-quality, essential services to the people of greater Lansing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern