Human Resources Intern

Horizon Farm Credit is an agricultural lender serving rural America and is seeking a Human Resources Intern for its summer 2027 internship program. The intern will support recruiting, onboarding, internship program facilitation, HR data maintenance, internal communications, workflow documentation, and other HR projects.

What you'll do:

• Assist with recruiting efforts, including posting job openings, reviewing resumes, and coordinating interviews
• Support onboarding processes by helping prepare materials and assisting with new hire orientation
• Help with facilitation of HFC’s internship program
• Maintain HR databases and files with confidentiality and accuracy
• Assist with documenting workflows and identifying ways to make HR processes more efficient, accurate, and employee-friendly
• Participate in internal communication initiatives
• Partner with HR professionals on real projects that support our employees, strengthen HR operations, and improve how we work
• Provide general administrative support and contribute to other HR projects as needed
• Gain experience working within HR systems, assisting with employee data maintenance, reporting, and data accuracy

What they're looking for:

• Ambitious student currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's program in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Strong academic background and a GPA of 3.0 or above
• Some travel will be required with this internship
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Experience in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently with general supervision and proven self-starter
• Detail-oriented, independent judgment skills, strong organizational skills
• Flexible to a changing work environment
• Preferred expected graduation dates between May 2028 – December 2029
• Preferred experience with coursework in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, Communication, etc

Benefits:

• A unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that touches several areas of the Agricultural Lending industry.
• Mentorship from accomplished professionals eager to share their knowledge and insights.
• Networking opportunities that could shape your future career.
• Tailored professional development sessions.
• The ability to work with a diverse team of individuals.