Human Resources Intern - Summer 2027

Lynco Products; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship opportunity

Mentorship and guidance from HR team

Professional development

Job summary

Lynco Products in Milan, IL is seeking a motivated Human Resources Intern to join our HR team. This paid internship provides hands-on experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, employee communications, records, and special projects.

You’ll work with leaders across distribution, manufacturing, and office teams, gaining exposure to HR partnerships and practical skills in processes, reporting, and people operations.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field.
• Interest in pursuing a career in human resources.
• Previous office, customer service, or administrative experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with posting jobs, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
• Help prepare for new-hire orientation and onboarding.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, events, and internal communications.
• Assist with maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Help update job descriptions, forms, training materials, and HR resources.
• Support the coordination of performance reviews and other employee programs.
• Gather information and prepare reports for HR projects.
• Research HR practices and suggest improvements to existing processes.
• Work with HR and department leaders to understand staffing and operational needs.
• Handle employee and candidate information with discretion.
• Perform additional HR-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Intern to join our HR team at our Milan, IL headquarters. This paid internship is designed for a student or recent graduate who wants hands‑on experience supporting the people and day‑to‑day operations of a growing business.

The intern will work alongside the HR team on recruiting, onboarding, employee communications, records, and special projects. Youll gain exposure to how HR partners with leaders and employees across our distribution, manufacturing, and office teams.

If you enjoy working with people, staying organized, and finding practical ways to improve processes, we encourage you to apply.

Location: On-site Milan, IL

Pay: $19.23/hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with posting jobs, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates
• Help prepare for new-hire orientation and onboarding
• Support employee engagement initiatives, events, and internal communications
• Assist with maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Help update job descriptions, forms, training materials, and HR resources
• Support the coordination of performance reviews and other employee programs
• Gather information and prepare reports for HR projects
• Research HR practices and suggest improvements to existing processes
• Work with HR and department leaders to understand staffing and operational needs
• Handle employee and candidate information with discretion
• Perform additional HR-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field
• Interest in pursuing a career in human resources
• Previous office, customer service, or administrative experience preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Sound judgment when handling confidential information
• Professional, approachable, and dependable
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with employees and leaders across departments
• Interest in learning about recruiting, employee relations, compliance, and HR operations

Why This Role:

• Hands-on experience with a broad range of HR responsibilities
• Exposure to both office and operational work environments
• Opportunities to contribute to projects with a direct impact on employees
• Mentorship and guidance from an experienced HR team
• Strong foundation for a future career in human resources
• Potential pathway to part-time or full-time employment based on business needs and performance

Benefits:

• Paid internship opportunity
• Professional development and mentorship
• Practical experience across multiple areas of HR
• Networking opportunities with leaders and teams throughout the company