Summer 2027 Human Resources Intern

WaterOne is a public water utility offering a summer internship in human resources. The intern will learn from and assist Human Resources staff with special projects, administrative work, compliance audits, recruitment, employee events, learning sessions, and HRIS initiatives.

What you'll do:

• Assists with and carries out special projects as assigned. Examples of potential projects include:
• Developing Requests for Proposals to solicit outside firms for contractual work
• Updating retirement plans and relevant data
• Construct materials to inform, update and engage employees about benefit plans or other human resources programs
• Coordinating and assisting organization-wide employee functions and events
• Assisting and facilitating learning and development sessions for WaterOne employees
• Supporting HRIS related projects
• Supporting projects and/or initiatives related to safety and security functions
• Expresses interest and learn from various departments of the organization by shadowing and working with different dynamics of a public water utility
• Assists with routine administrative work
• Assists with personnel file audit and compliance information
• Conducts various peer organization surveys to research, develop and gain understanding of HR policies and respective proposals

What they're looking for:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program at a regionally accredited college or university, with a major in human resources, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field
• Ability to commit to a 12-week internship program
• Aptitude to continue a career in management/administrative fields in the public or nonprofit sectors
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, meet deadlines, work independently, and exercise good judgment
• Ability to create and maintain accurate records and reports
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Good interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication skills and listening skills
• Possess a valid driver's license and continuously meet WaterOne driving standards
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally lift/or move up to 5 pounds and rarely up to 10 pounds. The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position, either sitting or standing for extended periods, frequently operate a computer and standard office equipment, and move between locations as needed