Human Resources Intern

House-Hasson Hardware Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

House-Hasson Hardware Company in Knoxville, TN offers an HR internship designed for students pursuing a Bachelor’s in HR, Business, or related fields. The role provides real-world exposure from hiring and onboarding to compliance and employee support.

Expected start date: September 2026. The internship emphasizes organization, discretion, and proactive learning while working alongside our HR team to gain hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Clear and professional communication is essential.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Help organize and maintain employee records.
• Support our hiring process by reviewing applications and participating in interviews.
• Assist with onboarding by creating welcome packets and documentation.
• Collect and verify new hire paperwork.
• Track important compliance documents (I-9s and related forms).
• Assist with employee questions and day-to-day HR needs.
• Take on additional projects to gain well-rounded HR experience.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Discretion with sensitive information

MS Office proficiency

Proactive learning attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Management or related field

Masters program considered for recent grads

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Knoxville - KNOXVILLE, TN 37914Position Type: InternshipEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Human Resources

Are you a Human Resources student looking to get real-world experience and see how HR operates beyond the classroom? This internship is designed to give you hands-on exposure to the day-to-day work that keeps a company running-from hiring and onboarding to compliance and employee support.

If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and ready to learn, we’d love to have you on the team!

Expected start date: September 2026

What You’ll Be Doing

• Help organize and maintain employee records
• Support our hiring process by reviewing application reviews and participating in interviews
• Assist with onboarding by creating welcome packets and documentation
• Collect and verify new hire paperwork
• Track important compliance documents (including I-9s and related forms)
• Assist with employee questions and day-to-day HR needs
• Jump in on additional projects and tasks to gain well-rounded HR experience

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear and professional communication
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Comfort using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn

Who This Internship Is For

• Students currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Management, or a related field
• Recent graduates continuing into a Master’s program will also be considered
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
• HR-related coursework is a plus

Why This Internship?

• Gain hands-on experience in multiple areas of HR
• Build skills that directly translate to a full-time HR career
• Work alongside a team that’s invested in your growth
• Add real, resume-worthy experience before graduation

Physical Requirements

• Primarily desk-based work with extended computer use
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 lbs