Intern -Human Resources (Summer 2026)

Company Overview

Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 14 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We’re committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.

Job Summary

West Bend’s Internship Program offers students a dynamic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional setting while contributing to meaningful projects that support our mission and values. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, develop key skills, and gain exposure to the inner workings of a successful organization.

As a Human Resources Intern, you will join our dynamic team of HR professionals on a journey to make our workplace the best it can be. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in all facets of Human Resources including talent acquisition, talent management, learning & development, compensation & benefits, HR business partnering, and HR operations. This internship offers a unique chance to gain practical experience in HR strategies, and a deeper understanding of the vital role HR plays in business success.

Work Location

This position offers a hybrid work schedule in our West Bend, WI office 

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What you will get to do and learn in this internship:

• HR Business Partner team: Observe strategic HR discussions, assist with employee relations documentation, and support change initiatives. Learn from experienced HR professionals and actively participate in the execution of HR strategies.
• Talent Acquisition: Support recruiting activities including job postings, interview coordination, and candidate sourcing and outreach. Shadow recruiters during interviews and debrief sessions
• Talent Management: Support performance management and talent program initiatives
• Learning and Development: Assist in organizing training sessions and materials, manage LMS content, analyze training effectiveness and feedback collection
• Compensation and Benefits: Contribute to compensation analysis, benefits communications, and wellness initiatives. Shadow team members during vendor meetings and audits
• HR Operations: Maintain HRIS data, support compliance tracking, and help improve HR processes. Assist with creating reports and presentations.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong interest in human resources and a desire to actively learn and contribute to HR strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Self-motivated and eager to explore various aspects of HR functions.
• Team player with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

Benefits

West Bend offers a comprehensive full-time benefit plan including but not limited to:   

• Medical & Prescription Insurance  

• Health Savings Account  

• Dental Insurance  

• Vision Insurance  

• Short and Long Term Disability  

• Flexible Spending Accounts  

• Life and Accidental Death & Disability   

• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance  

• Employee Assistance Program  

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match  

• Pet Insurance  

• Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates 

• Bonus eligible based on performance  

• West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies.

EEO

West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.