HR Intern: Real HR Experience & Leadership Exposure

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. offers a Summer Internship in Human Resources on our Early Talent Program. The HR Intern will gain hands-on experience across HR functions, participating in projects, onboarding, recruiting, and employee engagement while developing professional skills.

You will work closely with HR teammates, report to leaders, and have opportunities to learn from senior executives. This internship is based in Cedar Rapids, IA, with a focus on hands-on learning and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in human resources, business, psychology, communications, organizational leadership, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Learning agility: quickly learn new systems, processes, and business concepts.

Responsibilities

• HR Support: Assist with day-to-day HR activities, documentation, reporting, and administrative tasks.
• Employee Experience: Support employee programs, engagement initiatives, events, and communication efforts.
• Talent Support: Assist with recruiting, onboarding, internship programs, and talent-related initiatives.
• HR Projects: Participate in projects involving HR operations, compliance, compensation, engagement, training, or organizational development.
• Data Review: Collect, organize, review, and maintain HR-related information and records.
• Reporting: Assist with preparing reports, presentations, dashboards, and supporting documentation.
• Process Improvement: Help identify opportunities to improve HR processes, communication, or employee experiences.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with HR team members and business partners to support organization objectives.
• Professional Development: Participate in learning opportunities, mentorship activities, and business meetings to develop HR and business knowledge.
• Adaptability: Learn new systems, processes, and HR disciplines while supporting assigned work.
• Senior Leadership Exposure: Learn from our Senior Leaders and present your project at the end of the summer.
• Accountability and Reliability: Maintain regular attendance while supporting team and business needs.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Professionalism

Learning agility

Education

Pursuing HR/related degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. offers a Summer Internship in Human Resources on our Early Talent Program. The HR Intern will gain hands-on experience across HR functions, participating in projects, onboarding, recruiting, and employee engagement while developing professional skills.

You will work closely with HR teammates, report to leaders, and have opportunities to learn from senior executives. This internship is based in Cedar Rapids, IA, with a focus on hands-on learning and