Human Resources Intern

Tropical Shipping; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Tropical Shipping in West Palm Beach, FL is offering an on-site Human Resources Intern role designed to provide hands-on experience in recruitment support, employee records, and HR documentation. You will help schedule interviews, assist with onboarding, coordinate benefits paperwork, and assist with HR policies.

The internship emphasizes learning, discretion with confidential information, and collaboration with a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Effective written and verbal communication and collaboration.
• Familiarity with HR policies and benefits administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar tools.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining employee records.
• Support recruitment activities such as scheduling interviews.
• Help prepare HR documents and reports.
• Onboard new hires and assist benefits documentation.
• Collaborate with team on HR projects.

Skills

HR concepts

Recruitment support

Onboarding

Org & detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Office software

Education

Pursuing or recent degree in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS basics

Job description

Company Description

Tropical Shipping and Construction Company Limited is a long-established maritime and logistics provider serving The Bahamas and Caribbean since 1963. The company operates vessels from Canada and South Florida, offering inter-island transportation services for a wide range of cargo, from small packages to large volumes of groceries and building materials. Tropical Shipping is recognized for strong relationships with Caribbean and Bahamian communities built on leadership, trust, and responsiveness. The organization is committed to good corporate citizenship and delivering reliable service at every step, from booking and tracking to on-time delivery. Team members join a customer-focused environment where fulfilling service commitments is a core value.

Role Description

The Human Resources Intern will support the HR team with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks in an on-site role based in West Palm Beach, FL. This internship role includes assisting with maintaining employee records, supporting recruitment activities such as scheduling interviews and coordinating candidate communication, and helping prepare HR documents and reports. The intern will assist in onboarding activities, help with employee benefits documentation, and support the implementation of HR policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities may include helping organize employee engagement initiatives, responding to basic HR inquiries, and collaborating with team members on special HR projects. This internship is designed to provide practical, hands‑on experience in a professional HR environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Human Resources (HR) concepts and interest in HR Management practice
• Familiarity with HR Policies and basic compliance considerations
• Awareness of Employee Benefits administration and related documentation
• Exposure to Personnel Management principles and employee lifecycle processes
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information responsibly
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams
• Proficiency with common office software (e.g., Microsoft Office or similar tools) and comfort learning new systems
• Demonstrated reliability, professional behavior, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment