Human Resources Intern - Spring Semester 2026

Southern Arkansas University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to free HR certifications

Mentorship from HR leaders

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

A leading university in Kentucky is offering an internship for a Human Resources Intern for the Spring Semester 2026. Interns will gain hands-on experience with HR processes, get involved in onboarding, compliance, and recruitment, and work alongside a supportive team. This paid internship not only provides professional development but also offers the possibility of summer employment. Candidates should be current college students in HR or Business with strong communication skills and a readiness to learn.

Qualifications

• Must be a current college student studying HR, Business, or a related field.
• Excited to learn compliance processes and HR best practices.
• Positive, professional, and ready to grow.

Responsibilities

• Guide new hires through the onboarding process.
• Learn the I-9 verification and compliance processes.
• Support applicants and employees by answering questions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn compliance processes

Education

Current college student studying HR or Business

Job description

Human Resources Intern - Spring Semester 2026

• Looking for an internship that actually prepares you for your career? At [Company Name], you won’t just shadow—you’ll do. As a Human Resources Intern, you’ll get hands‑on experience with real HR processes, work alongside an encouraging team, and build skills you can take straight into your career.
• This is a great fit for students who want to make an impact, learn HR inside and out, and potentially stay on with us into the summer.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on HR experience in onboarding, compliance, and recruitment.
• Real‑world knowledge of I‑9 verification and federal requirements.
• Professional development & mentorship from our HR leaders.
• A paid internship that can lead to summer employment.

Your Role

• Guide new hires through the onboarding process and ensure all steps are completed smoothly.
• Learn the ins and outs of I‑9 verification and compliance.
• Keep records organized, accurate, and compliant.
• Support applicants and employees by answering questions and creating a welcoming experience.
• Partner with department managers and, at times, sit in on interviews to see the hiring process firsthand.
• Pitch in on HR projects that make a real difference.

Schedule

• Internship: Mid‑February – May (primarily weekends, with a few evenings).

Who We’re Looking For

• Current college student studying HR, Business, or a related field.
• Strong communicator with great organizational skills.
• Excited to learn compliance processes and HR best practices.
• Positive, professional, and ready to grow.
• Paid internship with career‑building experience.
• Real responsibilities—not just busy work.
• Access to FREE HR certifications & Master's degree programs through Guild Education.
• Supportive, fun, and collaborative team environment.