Human Resources Intern

Society Insurance; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-Winning Internship Program

Hands-on Experience

Competitive Pay

Paid Holidays

Mental Health Wellness

Networking Opportunities

Path to Full-Time Employment

Job summary

Society Insurance in Fond du Lac, WI is seeking a Summer HR Intern to join our Human Resources team for Summer 2027. The intern will assist with recruitment, onboarding, communications, events, and HR projects.

This paid internship offers hands-on experience, exposure to ATS, job fairs, and internal communications, with opportunities for future employment. Strong communication, organization, and initiative are valued.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport.
• Active listening and effective paraphrasing.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and manages multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist recruitment processes: postings, ATS review, phone interviews, assessments, job fairs.
• Support onboarding and orientation logistics and materials.
• Create internal HR communications and content (announcements, signage, newsletters).
• Help plan and coordinate employee events and training sessions.

Skills

Communication

Active Listening

Initiative

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management / Business Administration (pursuing)

Job description

Non-Exempt; Full-time for the Summer of 2027

Schedule:

40 hours/week with Flexible Scheduling Opportunities

Position Location:

Corporate office

Overview

Protecting our policyholders’ dreams, passions, and livelihoods has a direct impact on the communities we serve. We work towards excellence, conduct ourselves with high integrity, and take our work seriously, but not ourselves. Small Details. Big Difference. Find out how you can make a difference with a career at Society.

Society Insurance is seeking a Summer intern to join our Human Resources team for the Summer of 2027. The intern will support the Human Resources department by assisting with recruitment, onboarding, event coordination, internal communications, and general HR projects.

About the Role

• Assists with the recruitment process which may include, but is not limited to: posting job openings, reviewing candidate information in the applicant tracking system (ATS), assisting with phone interviews, administering candidate assessments, and attending job fairs.
• Supports onboarding and orientation activities, which may include helping facilitate orientation sessions, organizing materials, and coordinating logistics with hiring managers to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
• Creates internal HR communications and content, such as employee announcements, digital signage, newsletter articles, infographics, and posters.
• Helps plan and coordinate employee events and training sessions, including room scheduling, participant communications, and event logistics.
• Supports HR projects and initiatives by completing assigned tasks, conducting basic research, or helping with document creation and formatting.
• Participates in HR activities related to employee engagement, such as wellness programs, employee appreciation events, and community relations initiatives.
• Provides administrative support by organizing employee files, scanning and uploading documents to the HRIS system, updating position descriptions, ordering educational materials, and maintaining records.
• Contributes to overall Human Resources function by completing a variety of assigned projects with accuracy and timeliness.

About You

• You are an excellent communicator and build rapport easily.
• You practice attentive and active listening and can paraphrase effectively.
• You deal with concepts and complexity comfortably.
• You are a self-starter and enjoy taking the initiative.
• You are quality-focused and take pride in your work.
• You enjoy doing multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal and use resources effectively and efficiently.

What it Will Take

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Full-time junior or senior collegiate status.
• Knowledge of Human Resources topics.
• 3.0 or better cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Completion of at least one HR course highly preferred.

What Society Can Offer with your Internship

• Award-Winning Program: Our internship program was honored with the 2024 and 2025 Best Internship Program Award by Employ Humanity.
• Hands-on Experience: Engage in real work related to your degree with opportunities for job shadowing.
• Competitive Pay: This is a paid internship with competitive compensation.
• Paid Holidays: Benefit from paid time off during holidays.
• Mental Health Wellness: Receive 8 paid hours annually to prioritize your mental well-being.
• Path to Full-Time Employment: High-performing interns may be considered for full-time positions after graduation.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals and fellow interns through company events and external networking activities.
• Summer Series Events: Participate in exclusive intern events across Fond du Lac County, including volunteer work, networking, and social gatherings.
• Company Intern Events: Enjoy dedicated intern-only activities like Escape Rooms, an end-of-summer party, and more.

Society Insurance prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Society Insurance also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. Society Insurance is a drug-free workplace.