Human Resources Intern

ADP, Inc.; Eau Claire (WI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

RW Thrive in Eau Claire, WI is offering a Human Resources Intern position to gain hands-on experience across recruiting, onboarding, employee communications, and HR operations within our family of educational brands Realityworks and CreXo.

This internship runs Oct 2026–May 2027 with a flexible schedule 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Mon–Fri, 10–15 hours weekly; opportunity to collaborate with experienced HR professionals and contribute to meaningful projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed associate or bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; professional conduct.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, with ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365; comfortable with AI and HR technologies.

Responsibilities

• Supports recruitment activities, including posting jobs, sourcing candidates, and interview scheduling.
• Assists with onboarding, pre-employment processes, orientation, and new hire communications.
• Supports internal communications with employee announcements, newsletters, and intranet updates.
• Maintains HR records, data entry, and routine reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Discretion

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in HR/Related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

AI HR tools

Job description

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Human Resources Intern

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1180

Join Our Team at RW Thrive!

Who We Are

RW Thrive is the parent organization of two impactful educational companies: Realityworks, known for experiential learning tools used in classrooms worldwide, and CreXo, a leader in creative robotics education. While RW Thrive may be new to your radar, our brands are well-established in education and innovation. Together, we are committed to equipping learners and educators with the tools they need to thrive in today’s world.

What We Do

We develop comprehensive educational products that combine curriculum, experiential learning tools, student activities, and assessment resources. Our solutions are trusted by middle schools, high schools, and post-secondary institutions across the country to engage learners, develop critical skills, and inspire career exploration.

The Opportunity

Launch your HR career with RW Thrive! As a Human Resources Intern, you'll gain hands‑on experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, employee communications, and HR operations across our family of companies. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced HR professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and help create outstanding candidate and employee experiences. If you're passionate about people, eager to learn, and ready to make an impact, this internship will give you valuable real‑world experience while helping you build a strong foundation for a future career in Human Resources.

Internship Duration and Schedule

This internship will start October 2026 through May 2027, providing hands‑on experience. We offer a flexible work schedule between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, allowing you to balance academic and personal commitments.

During the academic year: A minimum commitment of 10-15 hours per week.

We’re committed to creating a meaningful and manageable internship experience that supports your growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports recruitment activities, including posting job openings, sourcing candidates, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, conducting candidate outreach or initial screenings as assigned, and providing applicant correspondence
• Assists with onboarding and new hire activities, including pre-employment processes, orientation preparation, training coordination, and new hire communications
• Supports internal communications by drafting and preparing employee announcements, newsletter content, flyers, intranet updates, and other HR communications
• Provides HR administrative support, including maintaining employee records and HR documents, updating organizational information, completing data entry, and assisting with routine reporting and documentation
• Performs other additional duties as assigned or required

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an associate or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships, deliver professional employee communications, and provide outstanding customer service
• Solid organization, attention to detail, and discretion, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, produce accurate work, and handle confidential information with integrity
• Technology‑savvy and adaptable, with proficiency in Microsoft 365, comfort using AI and HR technologies, and a proactive, collaborative approach to learning and contributing across a broad range of HR responsibilities

Desired Qualifications

• Prior internship, office, customer service, recruiting, communications, or administrative experience
• Exposure to HRIS, applicant tracking, design, intranet, or employee communication tools
• Basic knowledge of human resources principles and federal or state employment laws

Work Location

• RW Thrive is headquartered in Eau Claire, WI. This is a hybrid position, splitting time between working from a home office and working onsite at the corporate office

Realityworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.