Intern, HR

Lansing Board of Water & Light • Lansing, MI

22d • $22 - $22

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career. Starting Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has openings for a Human Resources Intern in our Human Resources Department, located in Lansing, MI. Position Summary: Job Type: Full-Time Summer Internship Dates: May 11, 2026 - August 07, 2026 Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour. The Human Resources Intern will be focused on collaborating with others on projects such as: Recruitment and onboarding Labor and Employee Relations Employee Wellness Programs Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) 360 Degree Check-ins The Human Resources Intern will learn from and be supervised by the Talent Acquisition Team and others within the Human Resources (HR) Department. Essential Functions: Ability to 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. Utilization of 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. Utilizes standard office software (i.e., spreadsheet, word-processing, database) and SAP. Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wear personal protective equipment for all field work. Attends training and safety awareness and/or skills improvement as required by the BWL or government agency such as MIOSHA. Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules. Predictable and reliable attendance. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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 2026.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must successfully complete a background check, a substance screening and a physical (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Ability to 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.
• Utilization of 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.
• Utilizes standard office software (i.e., spreadsheet, word-processing, database) and SAP.
• Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wear personal protective equipment for all field work.
• Attends training and safety awareness and/or skills improvement as required by the BWL or government agency such as MIOSHA.
• Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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