Human Resources Intern

First Southern National Bank; Stanford (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

First Southern National Bank is offering an HR Intern position designed to give hands-on experience across recruiting, onboarding, employee records, and engagement. The program emphasizes professional growth, financial stewardship, and community involvement with a strong emphasis on learning by doing.

You will assist with job openings, onboarding materials, HRIS data, and reporting while participating in a capstone project and intern networking events.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in college/university, majoring in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor and dependability.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting process by assisting with job openings and screenings, while optimizing our ATS.
• Assist with new-hire onboarding, including preparing welcome materials and coordinating orientation logistics.
• Maintain accurate employee records and update HRIS, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Help prepare various HR reports and analyses.
• Support employee engagement and recognition initiatives and assist with internal HR announcements.
• Assist with communications and event coordination for the summer intern program, including welcome emails and scheduling.
• Complete a summer project and present key takeaways to branch and leadership staff at the end of the internship.
• Participate in a variety of developmental and professional activities designed to support learning and exposure to the organization.
• Currently enrolled in a college or university, or a recent graduate, majoring in Human Resources, Business, Communication, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Education

Enrollment in college/university (HR/Business/Communications)

Job description

Internship Overview

Our Family of Companies internship program is designed to invest in the next generation of talent. It is built on the principles of continuous learning, financial stewardship, relationship-building, and community involvement, giving interns meaningful, hands-on experience while preparing them for what comes next, whether that is with us or beyond.

This program is about so much more than experience. We invest in our interns both professionally and personally. Our team has a heart to watch our interns flourish. Below are some of the initiatives and activities we have scheduled for 2027.

Professional Opportunities

• Lunch with Leadership
• Networking
• Capstone Project

Personal Growth Opportunities

• Financial literacy studies: Journey of Generosity and Compass Study
• "Adulting" Life Skills Workshops
• Service project with fellow interns

These experiences complement the meaningful work you'll do each day, outlined in the key responsibilities below.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Intern will support the HR team across core functions, including recruiting, onboarding, employee records, and engagement. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn how HR operates within a financial institution while contributing to real projects. The role is a strong fit for someone who is organized, communicative, and curious about people operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the recruiting process by assisting with job openings and screenings, while optimizing our ATS.

• Assist with new-hire onboarding, including preparing welcome materials, tracking required paperwork, and coordinating orientation logistics.

• Maintain accurate employee records and update the HR information system (HRIS), ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

• Help prepare various HR reports and analysis.

• Support employee engagement and recognition initiatives and assist with internal HR announcements.

• Assist with communications and event coordination for the summer intern program, including welcome emails, scheduling, and logistics for orientation and networking events.

• Complete a summer project and present key takeaways to branch and leadership staff at the end of the internship.

• Participate in a variety of developmental and professional activities designed to support learning and exposure to the organization.

• Currently enrolled in a college or university, or a recent graduate, majoring in Human Resources, Business, Communication, or a related field.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Professional demeanor and dependability.

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges.

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.