Legal & Human Resources Intern

Werner Enterprises, Inc.; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing assistance

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Werner Enterprises invites motivated students to join a summer internship program based at our Corporate Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. The 11-week immersion includes paid training and real-world work across HR and administrative functions.

Responsibilities include supporting leaves/unemployment administration, candidate screening, interview coordination, documentation, and contract management. Housing assistance may be available and some remote/off-site opportunities exist.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• Experience with Google Workspace preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leaves and unemployment administration and responses.
• Assist with Recruitment processes and scheduling.
• Assist with process documentation and administrative tasks in Workday.
• Maintain and open jobs on careers site and job boards.
• Screen resumes to identify qualified candidates and support recruiter phone screens.
• Coordinate interview scheduling with hiring managers.
• Assist with pre-employment screening and NDA compliance.
• Review and manage legacy and current contract documents.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Google Workspace

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing Associate or Bachelor in HR/BA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Our summer internship program is an excellent opportunity to tie what you have learned in the classroom into real-world experience. The program consists of an 11-week immersion into Werner Enterprises.

Internship Overview:

• Paid internship that includes dedicated job training and learning opportunities
• Located at our Corporate Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska (some remote and off-site opportunities may be available)
• Collaborative, inclusive work environment
• Real-world experience
• Paid housing/housing assistance may be available

Responsibilities:

• Assist with leaves and unemployment administration and responses
• Assist with Placement Driver Investigations
• Assist with process documentation
• Assist with administrative work in Workday
• Assist in maintaining and opening of jobs on our careers site, job boards
• Assist with resume screening to identify qualified candidates
• Assist with recruiter phone screens
• Coordinate interview scheduling with hiring managers
• Assist with the administration and management of all pre-employment screening
• Review Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to ensure alignment with established company templates, standards, and legal requirements.
• Assist with maintaining the legacy contract management system (iView), including reviewing contract terms, verifying expiration dates, researching potential amendments, and removing expired agreements as appropriate.
• Support the migration and maintenance of commercial contracts in Salesforce.
• Monitor the Content Compliance Tool to ensure proper functionality, review compliance results, and assist with implementing approved remediation efforts in coordination with the Safety team.
• Manage and respond to data subject requests
• Conduct legal research on various topics to support legal review and decision-making.
• Assist with reviewing, organizing, and categorizing historical company documents, including physical records.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity
• A proactive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn
• Experience with Google Workspace preferred
• Previous internship or part-time experience in an administrative or people-facing role preferred

Internship Development Activities:

• Lessons with Leaders Sessions
• Mentor Program
• Intern Activities
• Community Support Events
• Networking
• Summer Project Proposal and Presentation

We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.