Human Resource Internship

Gordon Food Service is a family-owned food service distributor offering a 12-week paid internship program with mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities. The Human Resource Intern will gain hands-on experience in onboarding, employee orientation, employee relations, leave management, unemployment, compensation, engagement, and training and development while collaborating with HR professionals.

What you'll do:

• Onboarding: Learning the initial stages of bringing new employees into the organization, from offer acceptance to their first day
• New Employee Orientation: Participating in and understanding the process of introducing new hires to the company culture, policies, and benefits
• Employee Relations: Gaining insight into managing workplace relationships, addressing concerns, and resolving disputes to foster a positive work environment
• Leave Management: Understanding the administration of various types of employee leaves, such as FMLA, short-term disability, and other company-specific policies
• Unemployment: Learning about the processes and regulations related to unemployment claims and benefits
• Compensation: Exploring the principles and practices of employee compensation, including salary structures, benefits, and reward systems
• Employee Engagement Activities: Contributing to and observing initiatives designed to boost employee morale, satisfaction, and productivity
• Training and Development: Participating in the creation, delivery, and evaluation of programs aimed at enhancing employee skills and career growth
• Attending unique networking opportunities in and outside the office
• Engaging in our mentorship program
• Shadowing jobs across the organization to explore your career path potential
• Participating in Gordon Food Services’ community and stewardship efforts

What they're looking for:

• Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Human Resource or related fields
• Must be authorized to work in the US
• Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher

Benefits:

• 12-week paid internship program
• Mentorship
• Professional development
• Networking opportunities
• Unique networking opportunities in and outside the office
• Shadowing jobs across the organization to explore your career path potential
• Developing personal and professional skills through workshops about communication, LinkedIn, presenting, and more
• Paid Weekly
• Flex Hours
• Gordon Food Service Store Discount