Walworth County, WI
Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Human Resources Intern

Onsite$37,440/yrPosted 5 days agoLinkedIn

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About this role

About the Department

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Intern to support Walworth County's recruiting and employee relations team. This paid internship is designed for a college student pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field who is eager to gain hands-on HR experience in a professional environment. The intern will support a variety of HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, training, compliance, and employee engagement.  

What We Offer
• Real-world experience in multiple HR functions
• Mentorship from experienced HR professionals
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic and personal commitments
• A supportive, collaborative workplace


Plan your own part-time or full-time schedule with us.   
Office hours are
Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. 
 
This is a paid internship in Elkhorn, Wisconsin with a mutually agreed upon start date between April 1 and June 15, 
and a negotiated end date no later than November 30, 2026 or when the 1150 hour budget is exhausted, if earlier.  

Position Duties

  • Assist with job postings, candidate testing, and coordinating interviews

  • Update employee records in HR systems

  • Complete research on HR topics 

  • Provide general administrative support

  • Records maintenance, filing, electronic file scanning/indexing

  • Provide requested support to HR team members

  • Special projects and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma plus one or more years of additional related education and 6+ months of relevant prior experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Prior talent acquisition or Human Resources related work experience and HR software maintenance experience highly preferred.  Strong attention to detail, accuracy, communication, and organizational skills required.  Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).  Ability to work independently and as part of a team inside a noisy, friendly, occasionally boisterous environment during office hours.  

Other Qualifications

To Include:
Formal Walworth County Online Application
Education & Experience Review 
Availability Review
Oral Interview
Reference Check
Background Check
Education Verification
Drug Screen
Other job related tests may be required.