Human Resources Intern

Program Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Intern to join our HR team. This internship is designed for college juniors or seniors pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. The role begins as a part-time position during the school year with the opportunity to transition to a full-time role during the summer. The HR Intern will gain hands-on experience and exposure to core HR functions, with a primary focus on payroll support, temporary employee management, and HR data reporting. This is an excellent opportunity to build foundational HR skills in a professional setting while contributing to meaningful HR operations.

What You'll Do

• As a HR Intern, you will:
• Payroll Support (Primary Area)
• Complete weekly and bi-weekly payroll preparation and processing. 
• Review employee timecards and identify discrepancies for correction. 
• Support auditing of payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance. 
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll data and HR documents. Temporary Workforce & Agency Coordination 
• Serve as the main point of contact for temporary staffing agencies. 
• Track temporary employee assignments, schedules, and performance feedback. 
• Coordinate onboarding for temporary employees, including paperwork and orientation support. 
• Monitor agency invoices and assist with reconciliations. HR Reporting & Data Management 
• Prepare and maintain regular HR reports (headcount, turnover, temporary labor metrics, etc.). 
• Support data cleanup efforts in HRIS systems as needed.
• Assist in maintaining and organizing HR records. General HR Support 
• Support new hire onboarding and orientation processes. 
• Assist with employee engagement activities or HR projects as assigned.
• Provide administrative support to the HR team (filing, document management, scheduling, etc.).

Qualifications

• We're seeking motivated students who are ready to learn, grow, and contribute:
• Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human resources 
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (on 4.0 scale)
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy. 
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; comfort with learning new systems. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work part-time onsite either at our Whitewater, WI plant (10–20 hours/week) during the school year and full-time during the summer.
• Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive hourly pay
• Skill development through hands on learning structured mentorship and feedback
• Networking opportunities with peers and professionals
• Experience presenting to leadership at program completion