Legal & Human Resources Intern

Werner Enterprises•Omaha, NE

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Werner Enterprises offers an 11-week summer internship providing an opportunity to apply classroom learning in a real-world setting. The paid internship includes dedicated job training and learning opportunities and is based at the company’s corporate headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska; some remote and off-site opportunities may be available. Interns work in a collaborative, inclusive environment and may be eligible for paid housing or housing assistance. The role involves human resources administration, recruiting support, legal research, contract and document review, and compliance-related work. Exposure to Workday Financials is included.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
A proactive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Google Workspace.
Previous internship or part-time experience in an administrative or people-facing role.

Responsibilities

Assist with leaves and unemployment administration and responses.
Assist with Placement Driver Investigations.
Assist with process documentation.
Assist with administrative work in Workday.
Assist in maintaining and opening jobs on the company careers site and job boards.
Assist with resume screening to identify qualified candidates.
Assist with recruiter phone screens.
Coordinate interview scheduling with hiring managers.
Assist with administration and management of pre-employment screening.
Review Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) for alignment with company templates, standards, and legal requirements.
Help maintain the legacy contract management system (iView), including reviewing contract terms, verifying expiration dates, researching potential amendments, and removing expired agreements as appropriate.
Support migration and maintenance of commercial contracts in Salesforce.
Monitor the Content Compliance Tool, review compliance results, and assist with approved remediation efforts in coordination with the Safety team.
Manage and respond to data subject requests.
Conduct legal research to support legal review and decision-making.
Assist with reviewing, organizing, and categorizing historical company documents, including physical records.
Participate in internship development activities, including Lessons with Leaders sessions, a mentor program, intern activities, community support events, networking, and a summer project proposal and presentation.