People & Culture Intern

Four Hands•Austin, TX

About The Position

Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins. We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic, detail-driven People & Culture Intern to join our dynamic team. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to dive deep into three essential areas of People & Culture: employee engagement, people development, and people operations. You’ll be at the heart of our human resources efforts, contributing to impactful projects and gaining hands-on experience. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real impact, we want to hear from you. This position is expected to start May 2026 and continue through the entire Fall 2026 term (through December 2026).

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with HR software is a plus
Familiarity with using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or other generative AI platforms

Responsibilities

Assist with People & Culture administrative tasks, including maintaining employee records and processing paperwork
Support payroll, benefits, safety and compliance by organizing data and ensuring accuracy
Support the onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire documentation and terminations
Collaborate on projects to gain practical experience; learn and contribute to people operations processes
Assist in planning and organizing learning programs
Curate learning resources (articles, podcasts, LinkedIn Learning courses)
Track employee participation in learning initiatives and compile insights on engagement
Research industry trends to suggest new training ideas
Collect and creatively document learning and development success stories
Assist in planning, executing, and improving employee engagement initiatives, events, programs, and platforms; including DEIB efforts, 4U intranet (SharePoint), and company-wide events
Improve organization within the P&C storage spaces and establish a tracking and distribution system for internal swag
Support internal communication efforts, including crafting content for newsletters and announcement
Other duties as assigned by Management
Uphold our Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands team: Be open and honest, Reach for excellence, Act with responsibility, Value the whole person, Enjoy the journey