HR Intern: Mentored, Cross‑Team Projects (Summer)

Colonial Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Mentorship from leaders

Exposure to HR functions

Job summary

Independent Bank invites you to join its 2027 Internship Program as a Human Resources Intern at the Downtown Grand Rapids office. You will support enterprise-wide HR priorities, gaining exposure to Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, and Employee Experience through research, analysis, and project coordination.

You will collaborate with HR professionals and business leaders, contributing to meaningful projects while developing practical HR skills, including HRIS, data

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s in HR, business, psychology, analytics, or related field.
• Capable of handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Support HR strategic initiatives led by the CHRO and HR leadership.
• Conduct research, organize findings, and prepare summaries and materials for decision-making.
• Assist with project planning, meetings, and cross-functional documentation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Initiative

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Independent Bank invites you to join its 2027 Internship Program as a Human Resources Intern at the Downtown Grand Rapids office. You will support enterprise-wide HR priorities, gaining exposure to Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, and Employee Experience through research, analysis, and project coordination.

You will collaborate with HR professionals and business leaders, contributing to meaningful projects while developing practical HR skills, including HRIS, data