Human Resources Intern

Markey's; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Markey’s, a live event production company in Indianapolis, is offering a paid Human Resources Internship in the Admin department. You will support recruiting, onboarding, and HR operations, gaining hands-on experience with ATS, HRIS, and employment assessments while working closely with the HR team.

Working 20–25 hours per week, Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, January through June 2027 with flexibility. This role provides practical exposure to talent acquisition, offer management, and HR projects

Qualifications

• Pursuing HR, business administration, management or related degree.
• Interest in HR and Talent Acquisition as a career path.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Prior administrative or office experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Post job openings and track applications.
• Maintain the ATS and assist with interview scheduling.
• Learn recruiting techniques and use resources like Indeed.
• Track PI assessments and update candidate records.
• Assist with onboarding activities and logistics.
• Support HR-related projects.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written kommun*?

Education

Pursuing HR, business administration, management or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

ATS/HRIS

Job description

Human Resources Intern

Department: Admin

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Indianapolis Headquarters

Reporting To: Gillian Oppold

Description

Markey’s, a live event production company, is seeking a Human Resources Intern due to a temporary staffing need within the HR department. The selected intern will have the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibilities and make an immediate contribution to recruiting and HR operations.

The HR Intern will support the HR department with a variety of recruiting, onboarding, and administrative activities. This internship provides hands‑on exposure to recruiting, applicant tracking systems, onboarding, employment assessments, HR technology, and general Human Resources operations. The intern will gain practical experience supporting talent acquisition activities while working closely with the HR team.

This is a paid internship; part‑time hours (approx. 20-25/week) with a flexible schedule. The position is expected to work during typical business hours, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with scheduling coordinated around class or other commitments. The internship is anticipated to run from January through June 2027, though start and end dates may be flexible based on student availability.

Major Responsibilities

• Post job openings internally and externally, and track internal employee applications.


• Maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and assist hiring managers with scheduling interviews and moving candidates through the hiring process.


• Learn recruiting techniques and utilize resources such as Indeed to identify potential candidates.


• Track incoming Predictive Index (PI) assessments and update candidate records within the ATS.


• Extend approved Part-Time as Needed (PRN) employment offers and communicate next steps to selected candidates.


• Conduct pre‑employment background checks as needed.


• Support onboarding activities, including coordinating welcome bag materials and employee uniform logistics.


• Help with additional HR-related projects and initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.


• Interest in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition as a career path.


• Previous customer service, administrative, internship, campus leadership, or office experience preferred.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.


• Experience with HRIS, ATS, or other business software is a plus, but not required.


• Demonstrates professionalism, respect for diversity, commitment to company values, and the ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels.

Become a part of our team!

Established in 1959 and with more than 65 years of experience in the rental & staging industry, Markey's prides ourself in providing the BEST SERVICE and MOST DIVERSE & RELIABLE EQUIPMENT the industry has to offer. We are committed to providing a good working environment where all employees treat each other with respect and dignity, where employees are encouraged to grow personally and professionally, and we help employees produce quality results of which they can be proud.

At Markey's we are a 100% Employee‑Owned Company and we participate in an ESOP, or the Employee Stock Ownership Plan! The ESOP gives our Full‑Time employees a beneficial ownership stake in the company at no cost to them. Ask us about our ESOP and its many benefits!

We offer:

• Competitive wages


• Training and career development


• Opportunities to work with cutting edge technology in a high profile, fast paced atmosphere


• A wide range of experienced staff to work with and learn from on a daily basis

Check us out at www.markeys.com!