Human Resources Intern (May 2027 – May 2028)

Farm Bureau Financial Services; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Bureau Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA is seeking an Human Resources Intern for May 2027 to May 2028. The role supports recruiting, onboarding, and talent initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in full-cycle recruiting for the internship program.

You will work with the Talent Acquisition team and coordinate with the Talent Programs Coordinator on recruiting for full-time roles. The program follows an 80/10/10 approach, balancing work, learning, and cross-functional exposure.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology, or related field.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and written communication abilities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Post jobs and schedule interviews for internship program.
• Process new hire information and conduct background checks.
• Assist with candidate outreach calls and engagement activities.
• Create content for internal TV channel and onboarding events.
• Support projects related to talent initiatives and internship experiences.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

HR/Business degree pursuit

Job description

Human Resources Intern (May 2027 - May 2028)

Are you looking for hands-on Human Resources experience while making a meaningful impact? As a Human Resources Intern, you will support recruiting efforts and help attract top talent to our organization. If you are interested in talent acquisition and helping others find rewarding career opportunities, this internship could be a great fit for you.

This is an in-office position located in West Des Moines, Iowa, requiring full-time hours during the summer and 15 hours per week during the school year.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you will work closely with our Talent Acquisition team and support a variety of recruiting initiatives. You will gain hands-on experience managing full-cycle recruiting for our internship program while collaborating with the Talent Programs Coordinator and Talent Acquisition Coordinator on recruiting efforts for full-time positions.

Responsibilities include posting jobs, scheduling interviews, processing new hire information, completing background checks, and conducting candidate outreach calls. Additional responsibilities include:

• Creating content for our internal TV channel.


• Assisting with new hire events and onboarding activities.


• Supporting special projects and other talent-related initiatives as needed.

As an intern, you will also participate in corporate activities designed to provide exposure to our industry, organization, and culture. Our internship program follows an 80/10/10 approach:

• 80% of your time will be spent performing meaningful work and project-based assignments within your department.


• 10% of your time will be dedicated to learning from and networking with employees in other areas of the organization.


• 10% of your time will be spent participating in shared internship experiences that provide insight into our culture, leadership, and business operations.

What It Takes to Join Our Team:

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


• Passion for learning new things and the ability to quickly adapt to new systems.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Exceptional written communication skills.


• Ability to work in person in our West Des Moines, Iowa office from May 2027 through May 2028, including full-time hours during the summer and at least 15 hours per week during the academic year.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship:

At this time, we are not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future, such as additional or permanent work authorization. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not considering candidates with OPT status.