Retail HR Intern: Hands-On In-Store HR Experience

Hy-Vee Inc; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Inc. invites motivated students to join its Retail Human Resources Internship for a 10-week program in a fast-paced retail store.

You will gain hands-on experience in recruiting, employee relations, scheduling, and benefits while working alongside an experienced management team. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in HR or a related field and are eager to learn through self-paced modules and immersive store training.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in an applicable field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete the Retail Human Resources Activity Book within the 10-week program.
• Assist with employee performance reviews, employee relations issues, scheduling, benefits, and wage-related matters.
• Learn effective recruiting and retention programs and assist with coordinating employee transfers between stores.
• Support the hiring process including interviewing and placement of specified positions.
• Assist with conducting new employee orientations and training.
• Help with scheduling employees, honoring time-off requests, and arranging coverage for call-ins.
• Handle customer complaints and assist with follow-up and thank-you correspondence.
• Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers warmly, learning their names, and going the extra mile to make every visit a positive one.

Skills

Clear communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

Pursuing degree in HR or related field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email

Job description

Hy-Vee Inc. invites motivated students to join its Retail Human Resources Internship for a 10-week program in a fast-paced retail store.

You will gain hands-on experience in recruiting, employee relations, scheduling, and benefits while working alongside an experienced management team. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in HR or a related field and are eager to learn through self-paced modules and immersive store training.