HR Intern: Manufacturing & People Ops

Ashley Furniture co.; Town of Arcadia (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking an HR Intern to support daily HR activities and gain exposure to multiple HR functions. The role emphasizes confidentiality, collaboration with HR teams, and participation in department meetings and special projects.

Located in Arcadia, WI, the position is on-site and requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus one year of post-secondary HR/business education. This is a part-time opportunity designed to develop future leaders in our growing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Required.
• One year of post secondary education in an HR/Business related field, Required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with individuals from Human Resources and other related departments to schedule one-on-one job observation times.
• Work directly with each area of the department to understand the roles within each area as well as the wide variety of positions within the company.
• Actively participate in weekly meetings within the department to further understand Human Resources, as well as the company as a whole.
• Collaborate with other employees on how to better the future of the company.
• Alphabetize and file confidential/government information while maintaining extreme confidentiality.
• Actively participate in departmental meetings, training and/or educational opportunities.
• Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

One year of post secondary education in an HR/Business related field

Job description

Human Resources Business Intern (Manufacturing)

Job Category: Human Resources

Requisition Number: HUMAN024257

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• Posted : October 20, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Arcadia, WI 54612, USA

Description

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort

Who We Are:

At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we’re more than a business — we’re a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.

If you’re ready to grow, you’ve come to the right place. With a true “Growth Mindset,” Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

Human Resources Intern

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with individuals from Human Resources and other related departments to schedule one-on-one job observation times.
• Work directly with each area of the department to gain an understanding of the roles within each area as well as the wide variety of positions within the company.
• Actively participate in weekly meetings within the department to further understand Human Resources, as well as the company as a whole.
• Collaborate with other employees on how to better the future of the company.
• Alphabetize and file confidential/government information while maintaining extreme confidentiality.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in departmental meetings, training and/or educational opportunities.
• Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Required
• One year of post secondary education in an HR/Business related field, Required

This position is located in a climate-controlled office environment with standard lighting and moderate noise levels typical of professional workspace settings. The role primarily involves sitting at a desk for extended periods while working with computers, phones, and other office equipment. The collaborative environment includes interaction with team members and may require attendance at meetings, conference calls, and cross-departmental communications during regular business hours. You may also be asked to support across the facility which could position you in a manufacturing or distribution environment where PPE is required.

Our Core Values:

• Honesty & Integrity:Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.
• (Dirty Fingernail:Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.
• Continuous Improvement:Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.
• Growth & Results Focus:Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.
• Culture of Leadership:Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.
• Customer-Centric & Boundaryless:Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.
• Operational Excellence:Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.

Interested in learning more about Ashley Furniture’s Community Engagement programs, Environmental Stewardship, or our Core Values, click the links below:

Corporate Social Responsibility

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Notice to Search Firms: We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. We will not pay any placement, referral or other fees to any search firms unless we have agreed otherwise in a valid, written agreement for the specific position posted and signed by an authorized representative of Ashley Furniture Industries.

Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

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