Paid HR Intern — Onboarding, Compliance & Recruitment

Southern Arkansas University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to free HR certifications

Mentorship from HR leaders

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

A leading university in Kentucky is offering an internship for a Human Resources Intern for the Spring Semester 2026. Interns will gain hands-on experience with HR processes, get involved in onboarding, compliance, and recruitment, and work alongside a supportive team. This paid internship not only provides professional development but also offers the possibility of summer employment. Candidates should be current college students in HR or Business with strong communication skills and a readiness to learn.

Qualifications

• Must be a current college student studying HR, Business, or a related field.
• Excited to learn compliance processes and HR best practices.
• Positive, professional, and ready to grow.

Responsibilities

• Guide new hires through the onboarding process.
• Learn the I-9 verification and compliance processes.
• Support applicants and employees by answering questions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn compliance processes

Education

Current college student studying HR or Business

Job description

A leading university in Kentucky is offering an internship for a Human Resources Intern for the Spring Semester 2026. Interns will gain hands-on experience with HR processes, get involved in onboarding, compliance, and recruitment, and work alongside a supportive team. This paid internship not only provides professional development but also offers the possibility of summer employment. Candidates should be current college students in HR or Business with strong communication skills and a readiness to learn.