HR Intern (Spring 2027)

benco; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Path to full-time

Family-owned

Great Place to Work

Diversity groups

Job summary

Benco Dental is seeking an HR Intern for the Spring 2027 semester in Pittston, PA. You will assist the Culture & People team with talent acquisition, onboarding, HRIS, payroll and benefits administration, while gaining real-world HR experience.

You’ll work with HR professionals in a fast-paced, family-owned environment that values diversity and inclusion. This paid internship offers mentorship, networking and a route to full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
• Ability to work onsite as needed in Pittston, PA
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week
• Preferred GPA 3.2 or higher

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Culture & People, including talent acquisition, retention, performance management, associate relations, HRIS, compensation and benefits, payroll, engagement, communication and special projects
• Assist with recruitment, hiring and onboarding: sourcing candidates, building talent networks, posting positions, reviewing applicants and scheduling interviews
• Gain exposure to HR professionals and live HR processes
• Help manage day-to-day administration of Health & Wellness plans, Retirement Benefits, and Leave of Absence Programs
• Partner with Total Rewards on compensation administration and community initiatives
• Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals
• Execute HRIS projects supporting implementation
• Coordinate activities related to culture and associate engagement
• Work in multiple HR systems
• Assist with continuous improvement processes
• Maintain accuracy of personnel files and communicate policy changes
• Support day-to-day operations of Culture & People department

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Confidential information handling

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team oriented

Microsoft Office

Education

Enrollment in undergrad/grad program

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Location: Pittston, PA

Benco Dental is searching for an HR Intern for the Spring 2027 semester.

At Benco Dental, our company is our family, and we are looking for a new addition to assist us in Driving Dentistry Forward. Please review the description below to ensure that this position is the perfect match for you!

What’s in it for You?

• Paid-Internship
• Mentorship and Networking Opportunities
• Opportunity to Gain Valuable Work Experience and Consideration for Full-Time Employment
• Caring Family Culture Toward All Associates
• Certified as a FORTUNE Great Place to Work
• Opportunities to Build a Better Benco through Diversity and Inclusion Resource Groups
• Family owned for 90+ years

Do YOU Possess These Skills and Attributes?

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal and communication skills; ability to professionally and confidently interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Time management with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Do These Responsibilities Interest YOU?

• Provide support to functional areas of Culture & People, including, but not limited to talent acquisition and recruiting, retention, performance management, associate relations, HRIS, compensation and benefits, payroll, engagement, communication, and special projects
• Assist with the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process, by sourcing candidates, building talent networks, posting positions, reviewing applicants, and scheduling interviews
• The best takeaway for this HR Internship is working with true HR professionals who are passionate about the field and the exposure to Human Resources in a live environment.
• Help manage the day-to-day administration and maintenance of Benco's Health and Wellness plans, Retirement Benefits, and Leave of Absence Programs.
• Partner with the Total Rewards team on projects for compensation administration, community giveback/volunteer efforts (Benco's Community Boosters Committee), and associate recognition
• Support the organization's progress on its collective Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals
• Execute HRIS projects that support our implementation journey
• Facilitate and coordinate activities pertaining to Benco's culture and associate engagement
• Work in multiple Human Resources systems
• Assist with developing and implementing continuous improvement processes
• Maintain accuracy of and update employee personnel files
• Effectively communicate changes in company policies and procedures
• Assist team members and staff
• Support other day-to-day operations of the Culture & People (HR) Department

Do YOU Meet These Requirements?

• Must be currently enrolled at time of internship in an undergraduate or graduate program
• Ability to work onsite as needed in Pittston, PA
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week
• A preferred minimum GPA of 3.2

Who We Are: It’s our Mission to Drive Dentistry Forward

Benco Dental, the largest privately owned, full-service dental distributor in the United States, has remained in the family since 1930—a family that now includes our more than 40,000 customers and over 1,500 associates in the 48 contiguous states.

We provide more supply and equipment options than any other full-service distributor, an offering enhanced by a comprehensive suite of services, including office design, equipment repair, practice coaching, financing and project management, wealth management and dental-specific technology solutions. These services are supported by over 400 professionally trained sales representatives and 300 factory-trained service technicians who begin every task by asking “What does the customer want?”

If you enjoy working for a progressive company, who is committed to diversity in our workforce, who values all customers and associates, who also provides the opportunity for growth and development- we encourage you to learn more about our Benco family. We are looking for driven professionals who want to play a key role in our future success, while making a positive impact within our industry. Thank you for your interest in Benco Dental. We look forward to hearing from you!

We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. At Benco Dental we celebrate our associates' differences to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion every day.