Human Resources Intern

Great Southern Wood Preserving; Abbeville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

College course credit

Job summary

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Intern for the summer of 2027 to gain hands-on experience in HR functions under the supervision of seasoned HR staff. You will participate in projects across HR disciplines and support daily administrative tasks.

Key duties include creating position descriptions, managing HRIS activities, assisting with interviews, training, and maintaining records. This internship offers college credit and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Must be at least a sophomore and actively seeking a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resource Management with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater.
• Must have experience with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain position descriptions for all departments within the organization.
• Perform HRIS activity on our HR systems for various uses such as applicant tracking, reviewing resumes, updating requisitions, and handling confidential employee information.
• Schedule and conduct interviews for salaried and hourly positions.
• Perform research and assistance for various HR projects as needed.
• Assist in company training, such as new hire orientation and safety training.
• Maintaining physical and digital files for employees and their documents, benefits, and attendance records.
• Completing any other assigned projects or tasks as necessary.

Education

Sophomore status pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resource Management

GPA 2.5 or greater

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Job description

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc., makers of YellaWood brand pressure-treated pine, is seeking a Human Resources Intern for the summer of 2027. Under the supervision of experienced HR professionals, the Human Resources Intern will provide support to the Human Resources department by working on a variety of HR projects to gain knowledge and experience in various aspects of the discipline.

Responsibilities May Include

• Create and maintain position descriptions for all departments within the organization.
• Perform HRIS activity on our HR systems for various uses such as applicant tracking, reviewing resumes, updating requisitions, and handling confidential employee information.
• Schedule and conduct interviews for salaried and hourly positions.
• Perform research and assistance for various HR projects as needed.
• Assist in company training, such as new hire orientation and safety training.
• Maintaining physical and digital files for employees and their documents, benefits, and attendance records.
• Completing any other assigned projects or tasks as necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be at least a sophomore and actively seeking a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resource Management with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater.
• Must have experience with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook.

We Will Also Offer

• Competitive pay
• College course credit, if available

About Great Southern Wood Preserving

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. is the industry’s leading producer of pressure-treated lumber products for D-I-Y retail home centres, pro‑dealers, and other retail building‑related segments. Our YellaWood brand pressure‑treated pine is widely known to consumers throughout the South who use it for various outdoor building projects. Great Southern also distributes a large volume of products from many of the best‑known brands in the industry. Thanks to 15 full‑service treating plants and several production facilities, Great Southern Wood is strategically located to provide prompt and efficient service to lumber yards and building supply stores throughout the South, Midwest, and Northeast.