STUDENT INTERN - HUMAN RESOURCES

Basin Electric Power Cooperative; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Basin Electric Power Cooperative in Bismarck, ND invites students to join as a STUDENT INTERN - HUMAN RESOURCES for summer 2027. This temporary role provides hands-on experience supporting HR activities and projects within the headquarters.

The intern will assist HR business partners with employee lifecycle tasks, data analysis, reporting, onboarding, and policy updates while maintaining records and assisting with events and communications.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be enrolled as a full-time student in a four-year degree Business or Human Resources program with at least two years completed or recent graduate (within the past 12 months).
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Transcript required at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Business Partners with day-to-day activities and employee lifecycle processes.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and data analysis.
• Participate in projects related to employee engagement, onboarding, and policy updates.
• Conduct research on HR best practices and provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Help coordinate employee events, training sessions, and communications.

Skills

Written & Verbal Communication

MS Office Proficiency

Data Analysis

Organization & Detail

Team Collaboration

Initiative & Adaptability

Confidentiality & Professionalism

Safety Compliance

Research & Analytical Thinking

Education

Full-time student in 4-year Business/HR program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Job Title: STUDENT INTERN - HUMAN RESOURCES

Posting Start Date: 9/8/26

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is at our Headquarters location in Bismarck, ND.
This position is for the summer months of 2027 (approximately May 17, 2027 through August 20, 2027).

This position provides temporary, project-based assistance in the Human Resources division. It is designed to offer real-world experience to students pursuing degrees aligned with business and human resources fields. The incumbent will gain exposure to Cooperative operations and practices while supporting teams with hands-on tasks and assignments appropriate to their field of study.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Support HR Business Partners with day-to-day activities, including employee lifecycle processes, organizational updates, and HR initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and data analysis.
• Participate in projects related to employee engagement, performance management, onboarding, and policy updates.
• Conduct research on HR best practices and provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Help coordinate employee events, training sessions, and communication initiatives.
• Maintain accuracy of employee records and documentation within HR systems.
• Shadow HR Business Partners during employee meetings and cross-functional business discussions (as appropriate).
• Provide general administrative support to the HR Business Partner team
• Follow safety, security, and procedural guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be enrolled as a full-time student in a four-year degree Business or Human Resources program with at least two years completed or recent graduate (within the past 12 months).
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Transcript required at time of application.

If your transcript is not attached at time of application, your application will not be reviewed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous internship or relevant work experience.
• Additional certifications or coursework in field of study.
  

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and to move about the office building, occasional reaching below and above shoulder level, constant use of keyboard/computer and other office productivity machinery, bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination.

KEY SKILLS

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Research and analytical thinking.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Team collaboration.
• Initiative and adaptability.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.
• Compliance with safety procedures.

WAGE

Wage: $23.50/hour

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