HR Intern (Summer 2027)

Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.; Carol Stream, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. in Carol Stream, IL is offering an HR Intern position for summer 2027. The role supports recruiting, onboarding, records maintenance, and employee engagement while gaining exposure to talent management.

Ideal candidates are rising juniors or seniors studying HR, communications, business, marketing or psychology, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and align with our Bible-based faith. On-site, 40 hours/week; interviews begin November 2026.

Qualifications

• Rising Junior or Senior with undergraduate coursework in Human Resources, Communications, Business, Marketing, Psychology or related fields.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through. Must be a self-starter.
• Confidentiality and flexibility are a must.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Collaborative team player with a servant's attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Personal alignment with and adherence to the Bible as God's Word, and agreement with our Statement of Faith

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting efforts, including posting job openings, correspondence with candidates, scheduling interviews, and administering testing.
• Assist with onboarding process for new employees, including preparation of welcome packages and gifts, facilitating completion of new hire paperwork and ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures, including gathering and uploading job descriptions, employee photos, and any additional personnel documentation.
• Help maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity in the HR information systems.
• Assist with employee development and engagement initiatives, including training events and employee events.
• Contribute to internal communication and newsletters.
• Provide support within HR for projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Bible-based values

Education

Undergraduate coursework in Human Resources, Communications, Business, Marketing, Psychology or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

For more than 60 years, Tyndale has helped readers discover the life-giving truths of God's Word. Today we're one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. Though our business has grown, our mission remains the same: to open God's Word to as many as possible in language they can relate to and understand.

About Our Internships

Tyndale Internships are designed for college students wanting to explore a career in the Christian Publishing industry. You will get to engage with other interns across various departments, attend training workshops, and participate in group projects designed to build professional skills.

Important Details

• Interviews for this opening will start in November 2026.
• Internships will start in May 2027, and generally through the summer but can have flexible scheduling.
• The expected hourly range for this position is $17.50 per hour.
• The expected schedule is 40 hours per week on-site.

HR Intern

We are seeking an HR intern for the summer of 2027 who is as passionate for God's Word as we are. This is a great opportunity for an innovative thinker who would like to make an impact within the publishing industry. If you have a knack for connecting with people, developing creative digital solutions to complex problems, and building efficiencies through organization, this may be the role for you.

As a member of the team, you will gain knowledge of the publishing industry as well as the HR field by assisting the HR team in the administration of talent management processes. This position provides the opportunity to learn about the HR function and to gain exposure to various HR processes, with a focus on talent management.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with recruiting efforts, including posting job openings, correspondence with candidates, scheduling interviews, and administering testing.
• Assist with onboarding process for new employees, including preparation of welcome packages and gifts, facilitating completion of new hire paperwork and ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures, including gathering and uploading job descriptions, employee photos, and any additional personnel documentation.
• Help maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity in the HR information systems.
• Assist with employee development and engagement initiatives, including training events and employee events.
• Contribute to internal communication and newsletters.
• Provide support within HR for projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Rising Junior or Senior with undergraduate coursework in Human Resources, Communications, Business, Marketing, Psychology or related fields.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through required. Must be a self-starter. Strong organizational, coordination, and project-management skills necessary.
• Confidentiality and flexibility are a must.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Collaborative team player with a servant's attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Personal alignment with and adherence to the Bible as God's Word, and agreement with our Statement of Faith

We want to hear more about you and why you are interested in Tyndale and this role, so we highly recommend including a cover letter.

Tyndale has been repeatedly certified as a Best Christian Workplace. Learn more about us and what we believe at www.tyndale.com/our-mission.

The hiring range for this position is $17.50 hourly. Actual offers will take into consideration the candidate's education, experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, and other relevant factors. A summary of Tyndale's comprehensive benefits is: https://www.tyndale.com/careers/.