Human Resources Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

Ruan; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ruan is seeking a Human Resources Intern for Spring/Summer 2027 in Des Moines. The role combines on-site time at the Ruan Center with remote work in a hybrid arrangement and starts in Spring 2027 through Summer 2027.

You will work with an experienced recruiting team on a variety of projects, aiming to enhance the candidate experience and develop in-demand HR skills within a transportation-focused organization.

Qualifications

• Education: Some college courses preferred in Supply Chain, HR, IT.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing reports and presentation materials.
• Support day-to-day activities to meet internal and external customer needs.
• Fully support financial business case analysis.
• Participate in major cost and process improvement initiatives and provide technical support in managing the business unit's financial performance.
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Education

Some college courses preferred

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.