HR Intern

The Boelter Companies; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Boelter Companies in Pewaukee, WI, invites students to join as a Human Resources Intern, gaining hands-on exposure across onboarding, payroll, recruitment, and internal communications.

Work with the HR team on day-to-day operations and participate in projects that build a foundation for a future HR career while accommodating flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and work collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate new hire orientations and onboarding assistance.
• Assist with payroll processing by entering transactions and ensuring accuracy.
• Manage incoming HR department mail and distribute documents.
• Respond to associate questions and requests with excellent service.
• Support recruiting by posting positions, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
• Draft and distribute new hire announcements and internal HR communications.
• Assist on HR projects related to engagement, wellness and training initiatives.
• Coordinate employee events and recognition programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Initiative

Education

Pursuing HR/Business/Psychology degree or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pewaukee, WI

Belong to the Boelter community that brings people together...

We value the individual where your unique perspective builds a stronger community and fuels our passion for authentic relationships.

Human Resources Intern

POSITION SUMMARY

Hours: Approximately 10-12 hours per week

Are you interested in building a career in Human Resources? Our Human Resources Internship offers hands‑on experience across multiple HR functions while providing valuable opportunities to develop professional skills. This position is ideal for a college student pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field who is eager to learn and contribute in a fast‑paced environment.

As an HR Intern, you will partner with the Human Resources team to support day-to-day operations and assist with a variety of administrative, employee-facing, and project-based activities. This role provides practical experience in onboarding, payroll administration, recruitment, internal communications, and employee engagement while offering meaningful opportunities to build a foundation for a future career in HR.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate new hire orientations, helping create a positive onboarding experience for new associates.
• Assist with payroll processing by entering payroll-related transactions and maintaining accuracy.
• Manage incoming HR department mail and distribute documents appropriately.
• Respond to associate questions and requests while providing exceptional customer service.
• Support recruiting efforts by posting positions, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
• Draft and distribute new hire announcements and other internal HR communications.
• Support HR projects related to employee engagement, wellness, training, and organizational development initiatives.
• Help coordinate employee events, recognition programs, and company activities.
• Perform general administrative duties and other HR-related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and work collaboratively with others.

Schedule

This is a internship with flexible scheduling of approximately 15 hours per week until Spring 2027. We understand that academic commitments come first and will work with the selected candidate to create a schedule that supports both their educational and professional development goals.