Human Resources Intern

Job Title: Human Resources Intern

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Assigned Manager

Location: This internship will be primarily on-site, working four days per week at our West Des Moines, IA, office
Schedule: Up to 32 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours
Duration: Mid-May through mid-August

Compensation: This is a paid internship with hourly compensation

About Wright Service Corp:

Wright Service Corp. is a prominent leader in several environmental services industries, providing integrated vegetation management, forest management and reforestation, technology solutions, environmental and agricultural sustainability consulting, commercial environmental services, residential and commercial landscaping, tree care, interior plantscaping, and other outdoor and indoor services.

The Wright family of companies includes Wright Tree Service®, Wright Outdoor Solutions®, Eocene Environmental Group℠, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings, and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements.

Wright Service Corp. has been employee-owned since 2002 and headquartered in Central Iowa since 1933, when Wright Tree Service was founded by John L. Wright.

Job Summary: The HR Intern will contribute to day-to-day operations, assist in key initiatives, and gain meaningful exposure to the full spectrum of HR disciplines in a supportive and team oriented environment. Knowledge gained through university coursework will be applied to various projects and tasks in support of the department and its disciplines. The HR Intern will gain extensive exposure to human resources roles and responsibilities within a professional setting.

Essential Job Functions:

Contribute to HR projects that strengthen collaboration, streamline processes, and improve the employee experience.

Learn and apply HR policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.

Use HR systems and tools to support a wide variety of project based tasks.

Provide support across HR disciplines, gaining exposure to core functional areas.

Recruitment

Partner with the recruiting team to learn end-to-end recruitment, including posting positions, screening applicants, and supporting interviews.

Employee Relations

Work with HR Business Partners to understand day-to-day employee relations work, including coaching processes, documentation, investigations, and communication best practices.

Assist with research, documentation, and follow-up related to employee relations, cases and trends.

Benefits & Compensation

Collaborate with benefits administration to learn enrollment workflows and support employee inquiries.

Partner with the compensation team to assist in preparing job descriptions, collecting market data, and reviewing pay practices.

HR Compliance

Support compliance efforts by learning the application of drug and alcohol policies, recordkeeping obligations, and process improvement opportunities related to compliance workflows.

Participate in compliance reviews and help identify areas for procedural enhancements.

Education Requirements:

Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Human Resources, Business, Management, Psychology, Communications, or a closely related field.

Minimum junior level standing or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, professional environment.

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Willingness to learn, take initiative, and contribute within a collaborative team environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Familiarity with HR information systems is a plus.

Demonstrated interest in a career in human resources, including curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring multiple HR disciplines.