HR Intern, Nonprofit – Hands-on Recruiting & Onboarding

Purdue University; Merrillville (IN); Hybrid; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Merrillville, IN is seeking a Human Resources Intern to support people operations through recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives. This role offers flexible hours, with an expectation of a minimum of 8 hours per week. Interns will gain hands-on HR experience while contributing to a supportive work culture, making an impactful contribution to community service. Pay is $12/hour, with opportunities to earn volunteer hours or internship credit.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Interest in human resources or nonprofit operations.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Detail-oriented and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Assist with posting job openings and screening resumes.
• Support onboarding processes and organize employee records.
• Help plan employee engagement initiatives and support HR operations.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department.

Skills

Strong communication and organizational skills

Interest in human resources, business administration, or nonprofit operations

Ability to handle sensitive information appropriately

Comfortable with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Detail-oriented, dependable, and proactive

Education

PNW Work-Study Student

Job description

A nonprofit organization in Merrillville, IN is seeking a Human Resources Intern to support people operations through recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives. This role offers flexible hours, with an expectation of a minimum of 8 hours per week. Interns will gain hands-on HR experience while contributing to a supportive work culture, making an impactful contribution to community service. Pay is $12/hour, with opportunities to earn volunteer hours or internship credit.