Intern -Human Resources (Summer 2026)

West Bend Mutual Insurance • West Bend, WI

72d • Hybrid

About The Position

West Bend's Internship Program offers students a dynamic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional setting while contributing to meaningful projects that support our mission and values. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, develop key skills, and gain exposure to the inner workings of a successful organization. As a Human Resources Intern, you will join our dynamic team of HR professionals on a journey to make our workplace the best it can be. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in all facets of Human Resources including talent acquisition, talent management, learning & development, compensation & benefits, HR business partnering, and HR operations. This internship offers a unique chance to gain practical experience in HR strategies, and a deeper understanding of the vital role HR plays in business success.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong interest in human resources and a desire to actively learn and contribute to HR strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Self-motivated and eager to explore various aspects of HR functions.
• Team player with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Observe strategic HR discussions, assist with employee relations documentation, and support change initiatives.
• Support recruiting activities including job postings, interview coordination, and candidate sourcing and outreach.
• Shadow recruiters during interviews and debrief sessions.
• Support performance management and talent program initiatives.
• Assist in organizing training sessions and materials, manage LMS content, analyze training effectiveness and feedback collection.
• Contribute to compensation analysis, benefits communications, and wellness initiatives.
• Shadow team members during vendor meetings and audits.
• Maintain HRIS data, support compliance tracking, and help improve HR processes.
• Assist with creating reports and presentations.

Benefits

• Medical & Prescription Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death & Disability
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates.
• Bonus eligible based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees