Human Resources Internship

Aqua Finance, Inc. • Bartlett, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Aqua Finance is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Intern to support the HR team with key initiatives that enhance leader development, hiring practices, and overall employee experience. This internship offers hands-on exposure to core HR functions while contributing to meaningful projects including Annual People Leader Training, the creation of a New People Leader Onboarding Plan, and the development of a Hiring Manager Toolkit. The role provides valuable experience in HR program design, process development, and employee engagement support in a corporate environment. Essential Functions Lead the development and implementation of assigned HR, OD, and People Operations initiatives. Examples of initiatives include: Support the creation, organization, and rollout of the 2026 Annual People Leader Training, including developing materials, coordinating logistics, and validating content for consistency and alignment with HR strategy. Design and document a comprehensive New People Leader Onboarding Plan, including identifying critical milestones, drafting resources, and collaborating with HR team members to refine the process. Lead the development of a Hiring Manager Toolkit by gathering best practices, creating user-friendly resources, and ensuring tools support consistent and effective hiring practices across the organization. Participate in additional HR projects involving program documentation, process improvement, training content creation, and resource organization. Gain experience and participate in ongoing HR processes and programs, working with HR systems and internal stakeholders across departments. Required Education and Experience Currently enrolled at a University or College at a minimum of Junior Undergraduate Status Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field Completion of relevant Human Resources coursework prior to the start of the internship Strong attention to detail and effective verbal and written communication skills Internship will run from mid-May through mid-August Ability to commit to 40 hours per week during the internship period Availability to participate for at least 9 weeks of the 12-week program This is an onsite internship; interns will be required to work at our corporate location in Wausau, WI for the duration of the internship. What You’ll Gain Hands-on experience supporting HR programs and projects that directly impact leadership development and talent practices. Mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities through collaboration with experienced HR professionals. Exposure to real-world HR operations across multiple functional areas, along with opportunities to build a strong internal professional network. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly uses a computer and may be required to sit, stand, walk, see, communicate, and handle or manipulate objects or controls. The role involves extended periods of working at a computer and may require occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of up to 20 pounds. This is primarily an office-based position with a significant portion of the work performed at a computer. Aqua Finance (Aqua) delivers flexible and consumer-friendly financing programs so families across the U.S. can bring their dreams to life. Our financing solutions make clean water, home renovations, and the great outdoors more affordable. We’re a growing, national company with values that are deeply rooted in a midwestern culture that cares about you as an individual. We succeed when you succeed and celebrate what you bring to Aqua. Here are Aqua, we say “Yes” to helping you succeed! Beyond finding your dream career, we aim to be a first-choice employer.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a University or College at a minimum of Junior Undergraduate Status
• Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field
• Completion of relevant Human Resources coursework prior to the start of the internship
• Strong attention to detail and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Internship will run from mid-May through mid-August
• Ability to commit to 40 hours per week during the internship period
• Availability to participate for at least 9 weeks of the 12-week program
• This is an onsite internship; interns will be required to work at our corporate location in Wausau, WI for the duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation, organization, and rollout of the 2026 Annual People Leader Training, including developing materials, coordinating logistics, and validating content for consistency and alignment with HR strategy.
• Design and document a comprehensive New People Leader Onboarding Plan, including identifying critical milestones, drafting resources, and collaborating with HR team members to refine the process.
• Lead the development of a Hiring Manager Toolkit by gathering best practices, creating user-friendly resources, and ensuring tools support consistent and effective hiring practices across the organization.
• Participate in additional HR projects involving program documentation, process improvement, training content creation, and resource organization.
• Gain experience and participate in ongoing HR processes and programs, working with HR systems and internal stakeholders across departments.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience supporting HR programs and projects that directly impact leadership development and talent practices.
• Mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities through collaboration with experienced HR professionals.
• Exposure to real-world HR operations across multiple functional areas, along with opportunities to build a strong internal professional network.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed