Human Resources Intern

Neogen Corporation; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Professional development activities

Networking opportunities

Intern events and learning sessions

Job summary

Neogen Corporation in Lansing, MI is seeking an HR Intern to support the HR team with recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement while gaining hands-on experience in a professional corporate setting.

You will collaborate on talent acquisition initiatives, HR reporting, and program events, developing professional skills and contributing to business priorities. This internship offers mentorship, networking with leaders, and opportunities to impact real HR projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Rising sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting activities, including reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and supporting candidate communications.
• Support onboarding and orientation activities for new hires.
• Help coordinate employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and company events.
• Maintain confidential HR records and assist with data entry and reporting.
• Participate in HR projects focused on talent acquisition, employee experience, and process improvement.
• Assist with internship program activities and networking events.
• Partner with HR team members on special projects and presentations.
• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources team as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Discretion with confidential info

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business, psychology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

At Neogen, we are committed to developing future talent by providing meaningful internship experiences that offer real-world exposure, professional development, and opportunities to contribute to business priorities.

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!

At Neogen, we are committed to developing future talent by providing meaningful internship experiences that offer real-world exposure, professional development, and opportunities to contribute to business priorities.

Position Summary

The HR Intern will support key initiatives within the department while gaining hands‑on experience in a professional corporate environment. This internship provides an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real business challenges, collaborate with experienced professionals, and develop valuable career skills.

Internship Project

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting activities, including reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and supporting candidate communications.
• Support onboarding and orientation activities for new hires.
• Help coordinate employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and company events.
• Maintain confidential HR records and assist with data entry and reporting.
• Participate in HR projects focused on talent acquisition, employee experience, and process improvement.
• Assist with internship program activities and networking events.
• Partner with HR team members on special projects and presentations.
• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources team as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field.
• Rising sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Preferred

• Previous leadership experience through campus organizations, volunteer work, or employment.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources.
• Experience working on team projects and collaborating with others.

What Interns Will Gain

• Meaningful, hands‑on HR experience
• Exposure to a variety of Human Resources functions
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Networking with leaders across the organization
• Opportunity to contribute to real business initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Professional development activities
• Networking opportunities
• Participation in intern events and learning sessions

Equal Opportunity Statement

Neogen is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics.

WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our food safety diagnostics are used within farming operations to the production facilities of most of the world’s best-known food companies. Neogen’s solutions are critical to the health and well‑being of our customers’ operations – and in turn their consumers.

What we do matters!

Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep believe in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust – the principles which guide our everyday decision—making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.