Advanced Human Resources Intern

Kingland; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingland seeks an Advanced Human Resources Intern to support recruiting, employee engagement, campus relations, and strategic HR initiatives. This role offers exposure across HR and a capstone project presented to company leadership, beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year with a part-time schedule and expanding into Summer 2027.

The internship emphasizes AI tools evaluation, onboarding material preparation, campus recruitment activities, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in Ames,

Qualifications

• Currently a junior pursuing HR, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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: participate in fairs and develop campus relations
• Develop relationships with student organizations and career services offices
• Create campus-focused recruiting content
• Track recruiting activity and outcomes
• Evaluate AI tools for HR processes
• Build reusable templates, prompts, and workflows
• Identify automation opportunities and measure impact
• Promote responsible AI use with confidentiality and fairness
• Research HR best practices and benchmark data
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies
• Complete and present a summer capstone project

Skills

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Initiative

AI interest

Education

Pursuing HR/Business/PSY/OL/Comms

Job description

Since 1992, Kingland has been a leading provider of enterprise software products, using innovative problem solving to address many of the most complex data, risk, and regulatory compliance challenges for some of the most integral companies in the world. Because our actions and decisions are guided by our purpose – delivering confidence to make the world work better – we create predictability, consistency, and trust in our business. This allows Kingland to serve like no one else can, upholding our values of authenticity, creativity, excellence, and ownership, enabling our clients to use data to confidently manage risk and comply with regulations.

We believe that every employee plays an important role in the business and contributes to the success and growth that we continue to experience. We seek individuals with unique skill sets that have the desire to work on mission-critical programs. We believe in the value of in-person connection and interactions within our US offices in Ames and Clear Lake, Iowa and Fort Myers, Florida, while also offering team members flexibility that supports the unique needs of both their work and personal lives. By using best practices in developing and maintaining enterprise-class software products, you can be a part of an amazing team committed to our purpose and values. We hope that you will choose to launch yourself into an exciting new adventure at Kingland.

POSITION SUMMARY | Advanced Human Resources Intern

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.

RESPONSIBLITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES | Advanced Human Resources Intern

• 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

POSITION REQUIREMENTS | Advanced Human Resources Intern

• 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 | Advanced Human Resources Intern

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

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT

Kingland is not considering applicants who require current or future immigration sponsorship to work in the United States. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals requiring F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, or other employment-based visa sponsorship categories.

LOCATION

• Kingland offers a modern office location in Ames, Iowa

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