Human Resources Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

RUA; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

RUA is offering a Human Resources Intern position for Spring/Summer 2027 in Des Moines. The role blends on-site work at the Ruan Center with remote duties and focuses on supporting recruiters and improving candidate experiences.

Ideal candidates are pursuing studies in supply chain, logistics, HR, or IT, with some college coursework preferred. The internship is part-time/hourly and project-based, providing exposure to multiple HR functions.

Qualifications

• Some college coursework in relevant fields.
• No prior work experience required.
• Commitment to Ruan's value statement and guiding principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing reports and presentation materials (25%).
• Support day-to-day business activities to meet internal and external customer needs (25%).
• Fully support financial business case analysis (25%).
• Participate in major cost and process improvement initiatives and provide technical support (20%).
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required (5%).

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

Some College Courses Preferred

Course of Study: Supply Chain, Logistics, HR, IT

Job description

Human Resources Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

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Job Description

This HR internship position offers a hybrid model with a mix of on-site at the Ruan Center located downtown Des Moines and remote work.

This opportunity is available to start in Spring 2027 and continue through Summer 2027.

Great opportunity to work with an experienced team of recruiters hiring for a wide variety of positions / locations and play a role in enhancing the candidate experience!

The purpose of the internship position is to develop college students that are pursuing a career in supply chain, transportation, accounting, human resources, IT, or applicable division. Interns may be exposed to a variety of projects and activities that occur within the transportation business. Interns will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college and demonstrate abilities in the workplace. The position is temporary, nonexempt, part-time/hourly.

Carrying out the Company's organizational values and operating in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies are required functions. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• % of TIME SPENT
  
  • Duties may include assisting in the preparation of reports and presentation material 25%
  • Provide day-to-day business activities focused on meeting internal and external customer needs 25%
  • Fully support financial business case analysis 25%
  • Participate in major cost and process improvement initiatives and projects and provide technical support in managing the business unit's financial performance. 20%
  • Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required. 5%

Requirements

• Education: Some College Courses Preferred
  Course(s) of Study: Supply Chain, Logistics, Human Resources, IT
• Experience: none
• Type of Experience:
• Must be able to commit to Ruan's value statement by acting with integrity in everything we do.
• Must be able to meet behavioral expectations and perform in alignment with our guiding principles: safety, people, customer, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.