Human Resources Internship

Heartspring, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,479,680; Full time

Job summary

Heartspring, Inc. is seeking an organized HR Intern to join our Human Resources team in Wichita, KS. You will gain hands‑on experience across recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, HR admin, compliance and benefits while learning the full employee lifecycle.

You’ll work with the HR Director and Talent Acquisition team to create an outstanding employee experience and contribute to department initiatives during a full‑time paid internship.

Qualifications

• Organized and detail‑oriented with strong follow‑through.
• Able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Professional with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable learning new technology and HR systems.
• Passionate about helping people and creating a great employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Source and identify qualified candidates for open positions.
• Assist with recruiting activities, candidate communication, interview coordination, and hiring events.
• Support pre‑employment and onboarding processes.
• Maintain applicant tracking systems and recruitment data.
• Coordinate employee appreciation events and engagement initiatives.
• Assist employees with routine HR questions and direct them to resources.
• Support internal communications that strengthen workplace culture.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Assist with benefit administration and HR reporting.
• Support payroll and HR processes as assigned.
• Assist with employment law compliance and HR documentation.
• Help maintain HR files and reports; support audits and HR metrics.

Skills

Organized and detail‑oriented

Multitasking in fast‑paced environment

Verbal and written communication

Confidentiality and professionalism

Comfortable learning HR systems

Education

High school diploma

Pursuing a Bachelor's in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Are you looking for a Human Resources internship where you'll gain real‑world experience instead of just observing from the sidelines? Heartspring is seeking an organized, motivated HR Intern to join our Human Resources team and gain hands‑on experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement, HR administration, compliance, and benefits. Working alongside our HR Director and Talent Acquisition team, you'll help create an outstanding employee experience while learning every stage of the employee lifecycle.

• Location: Wichita, KS
• Schedule: Full‑Time Paid Internship
• Hours: Monday‑Friday 8a-5p
• Requirements: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related field

What You’ll Do

As an HR Intern, you'll gain experience across multiple areas of Human Resources, including:

Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

• Source and identify qualified candidates for open positions.
• Assist with recruiting activities, candidate communication, interview coordination, and hiring events.
• Support pre‑employment and onboarding processes.
• Maintain applicant tracking systems and recruitment data.

Employee Engagement

• Help coordinate employee appreciation events and engagement initiatives.
• Assist employees with routine HR questions and direct them to appropriate resources.
• Support internal communications that strengthen workplace culture.

HR Administration & Benefits

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Assist with benefit administration and HR reporting.
• Support payroll and HR processes as assigned.

Compliance & HR Operations

• Assist with employment law compliance and HR documentation.
• Help maintain accurate HR files and reports.
• Support audits and HR metrics.
• Learn HR best practices while contributing to department initiatives.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Organized and highly detail‑oriented
• Able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
• Professional with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable learning new technology and HR systems
• Passionate about helping people and creating a great employee experience
• Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Previous internship or administrative experience is a plus
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Why You’ll Love This Internship

This internship offers far more than administrative work. You'll receive hands‑on experience that prepares you for a successful HR career, including exposure to:

• Human Resources operations
• Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
• Employee Relations
• HR Compliance
• Employee Engagement
• HR Technology & Applicant Tracking Systems
• Professional mentorship from experienced HR leadersCross‑functional collaboration with leaders across the organization
• Resume‑building projects with real organizational impact

Apply today and begin building your Human Resources career with Heartspring.