Summer Intern - Human Resources

Hanes Companies; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Hanes Companies in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an HR Intern to support the HR team across both corporate offices and a manufacturing plant environment. The role offers hands-on experience in employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, training, and HR administration.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, highly organized, and available Monday–Friday, on‑site. Travel to Winston‑Salem may be required to support hourly workforce needs and on‑site HR activities.

Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing a career in HR

Responsibilities

• Assist HR Managers with daily HR operations across corporate and plant locations
• Support recruitment efforts: post positions, review resumes, schedule interviews, onboarding activities
• Maintain and update employee records to ensure compliance
• Assist with compliance tasks related to company policies and employment law
• Participate in HR projects such as engagement initiatives and process improvements
• Gain exposure to HR practices in a manufacturing plant environment

Skills

HR Generalist

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Job description

Hanes Companies - Human Resources Intern

Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Intern will support the HR Team in delivering day-to-day HR operations across both a corporate office and manufacturing plant environment. This role provides hands-on experience in multiple HR functional areas including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, training, and HR administration. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, and highly organized.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the HR Managers with daily human resources operations across corporate and plant locations
• Support recruitment efforts, including posting positions, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and conducting onboarding activities
• Maintain and update employee records and personnel files to ensure compliance with company and legal requirements
• Assist with compliance tasks related to company policies, employment law, and manufacturing safety requirements
• Participate in HR projects such as engagement initiatives and process improvements
• Gain exposure to HR practices unique to a manufacturing plant environment, including hourly workforce support

Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing a career as an HR Generalist or HR professional
• Ability to travel reliably to Winston‑Well, NC and work on‑site Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally
• Willingness to work in both a corporate office and manufacturing plant setting

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience supporting HR Generalist functions
• Exposure to both corporate and manufacturing HR operations
• Practical experience with employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and compliance
• Mentorship from experienced HR professionals
• A strong foundation for a future career in Human Resources

Hanes Companies is a people‑first organization dedicated to providing a complete benefits package for our employees and their families. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, retirement savings with company match, discount stock plan, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement, education reimbursement, and many more!

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer