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Human Resources Intern

The Windquest Group
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TALENT (HR) INTERN 

Job Description 

 

ABOUT THE COMPANY 

 

Windquest Group is a Michigan-based, privately held enterprise and private investment management firm with diversified operations in performance technology, sustainability solutions, consumer goods, manufacturing, craft alcohol, and nonprofit solutions. We invest in people who care and aim to make our world a better place.  

 

At Windquest Group, we strive to think big, have fun, and hire and develop the best talent! We pride ourselves on being a motivated, work-hard-play-hard, close-knit team. We also believe that in order for our employees to work hard, we need to provide them with a healthy work-life balance and give them a full range of benefits. Our employees enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance, a generous 401k match, unlimited paid time off, “Fun at one” Summer Fridays, free snacks, office outings, catered monthly office lunches and 13 weeks paid parental leave, just to name a few of our perks. 

 

ABOUT THE POSITION 

Bring your curiosity, creativity, and passion for people to our Talent team!
As a Talent (HR) Intern, you’ll get hands-on experience across every corner of the employee lifecycle—from attracting and onboarding new talent to supporting growth, engagement, and well-being. You’ll work side-by-side with HR professionals who love what they do and want to help you learn, grow, and make a real impact.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, building relationships, and finding better ways to get things done—while having a little fun along the way.

RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES 

  • Support Talent Development by helping design and deliver employee training programs and tracking participation and outcomes.
  • Partner with the team to create engaging HRIS training materials for employees, managers, and administrators.
  • Participate in recruiting activities, including writing job descriptions, screening resumes, and coordinating interviews.
  • Help with onboarding and orientation to ensure new hires have a welcoming, memorable start.
  • Assist with employee engagement and recognition programs, culture initiatives, and internal communications.

 

  • Learn how we manage benefits and payroll processes, assisting with enrollments, updates, and wellness initiatives.
  • Conduct exit and stay interviews and help analyze feedback to improve the employee experience.
  • Support our quarterly performance and feedback cycles and contribute to tools and resources that make it easy for leaders to develop their teams.
  • Pitch in on special HR projects that stretch your skills and expose you to new areas of the business.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

  • A Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
  • A strong communicator who’s curious, resourceful, and eager to learn.
  • Comfortable balancing detail work with creative problem-solving.
  • Tech-savvy, especially in Microsoft Office (and ready to learn HR systems).
  • Team-oriented, flexible, and energized by a collaborative, dynamic work culture.
  • Above all—someone who’s motivated, kind, and enjoys finding the fun in work.

 

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN 

  • Broad exposure to the entire HR function, including Talent Development, Recruiting, HRIS, Payroll, and Benefits.
  • Hands-on project experience that connects classroom learning to real-world HR impact.
  • Mentorship from experienced HR professionals who genuinely care about your growth.
  • A supportive environment that celebrates curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning.