Human Resources Intern

The Human Resources Intern provides administrative operational and project support across multiple teams within the People Strategies & Solutions department. This internship is designed for a student who has declared an interest in Human Resources or a related field and is seeking meaningful hands-on experience in a professional environment.

The intern will gain broad exposure to a variety of HR functions. Through collaboration with team members across the department the intern will support initiatives and operational activities that contribute to the employee experience and overall success of the organization.

This role offers an opportunity to develop foundational Human Resources knowledge while building professional skills in communication organization collaboration problem-solving and project coordination. The intern will have opportunities to learn from and collaborate with professionals across multiple HR disciplines while gaining exposure to organizational operations and employee experience initiatives.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented adaptable eager to learn and capable of balancing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. This role is intended to provide flexible meaningful work experience for a student balancing academic and professional commitments.

This is a year-long internship with an anticipated start date ASAP. This position will be approximately 15-20 hours per week during the school semester for one year. 40 hours per week during the summer.

Talent Team Administrative & Operational Support

• Provide administrative and coordination support across Talent Acquisition Learning & Development and other Talent functions.
• Assist with scheduling communications documentation and workflow coordination for talent-related activities and programs.
• Support onboarding training coordination employee experience initiatives and department operations.
• Help maintain records internal resources and process documentation.
• Assist with meeting logistics event coordination and team communications.
• Support day-to-day operational needs to help ensure efficient team processes and a positive employee experience.

DEIB Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support for Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging initiatives and programs.
• Assist with coordination of meetings events communications and department materials.
• Support organization and preparation of resources related to DEIB efforts.
• Help support initiatives that contribute to an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture.

Total Rewards Wellness & People Operations Support

• Provide administrative and operational support to Total Rewards Wellness and People Operations teams.
• Assist with reporting workflow coordination documentation and employee program support.
• Support wellness initiatives communications events and employee engagement activities that promote employee well-being.
• Help maintain employee records resources and internal information.
• Support compliance-related activities and department operational processes.

DepartmentProjects & Other Duties as Assigned

• Participate in departmental and cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Assist with process improvement efforts research and administrative coordination.
• Support department events communications and operational initiatives as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support evolving business and team needs.

Education & Experience:

• Currently pursuing an associates or bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Psychology Communications or a related field.
• Student should have completed several semesters of coursework and demonstrated an interest in Human Resources or people-focused work.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Demonstrated initiative curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to appropriately handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Outlook Word Excel and Teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build positive working relationships across teams.

Why work for UW Credit Union

Join one of Wisconsins premier financial institutions a National Top Workplaces USA and multi-year recipient of Madison Magazines Best Places to Work Wisconsin State Journals Top Workplaces and Milwaukee Journal Sentinels Top Workplaces to receive:

• Interns earn paid time-off (pro-rated based on hours worked)
• 2 weeks paid Caregiver Leave (pro-rated based on hours worked)
• 2.5 weeks paid New Child Leave (pro-rated based on hours worked)
• 8 hours paid volunteer time annually
• Paid holidays (if normal work schedule falls on a recognized holiday)
• Personal development and peer connections through Employee Community Groups
• 401k option with company match of up to 5% plus approximately 4% discretionary match
• Annual variable bonus reward
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free bus pass and bublr membership
• And more

All employees must possess valid work authorization to work for UWCU on the date of hire. UWCU does not provide immigration sponsorship or support for employment authorization to include but not limited to sponsorship or support for H-1B F-1 OPT TN or other visa category.