Advanced Human Resources Intern

About the Role

The Human Resources (HR) Intern will partner with the Human Resources team to support recruiting, employee engagement, campus relations, and strategic HR initiatives. This role provides meaningful exposure across the HR function and the opportunity to contribute to projects that drive business growth and employee success. The internship begins during the 2026-2027 academic year on a part-time basis and transitions into a full-time Summer 2027 internship with expanded responsibilities and a capstone project presented to company leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruiting
• Manage job postings and applicant tracking activities
• Screen resumes and coordinate candidate interviews
• Support candidate communication and interview logistics
• Prepare onboarding materials and first-week plans
• Campus Recruitment and Involvement
• Assist with career fairs and campus events
• Develop relationships with student organizations and career services offices
• Create campus-focused recruiting content
• Track recruiting activity and outcomes
• Employee Engagement and Culture
• Support surveys, pulse checks, and focus groups
• Assist with culture and values aligned events and engagement programs
• AI and HR Efficiency
• Evaluate AI tools for HR processes
• Build reusable templates, prompts, and workflows
• Identify automation opportunities and measure impact
• Promote responsible AI use with attention to confidentiality and fairness
• HR Projects and Strategy
• Research HR best practices and benchmark data
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies
• Complete and present a summer capstone project

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently a junior pursuing Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Communications, or related degree
• Available 15-20 hours per week during the school year and full-time during Summer 2027
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Able to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Self-motivated, curious, and willing to take initiative
• Interest in AI, technology, and continuous improvement

Preferred Experience

• Leadership experience in a student organization
• Customer service and event planning experience
• Interest in technology, software, and a high-growth business environment

Location

• Kingland offers a modern office location in Ames, Iowa