Find 2024 Human Resources Internships

With a career in human resources, you’ll add a personal (or should we say “personnel”) touch to the office, ensuring the organization is well staffed with harmonious, happy, and helpful employees. An HR internship will provide you with on-the-ground experience in this dynamic field, which, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is expected to grow by 5-7% over the next decade—faster than average. As an intern, you’ll use common HR software, from benefits and payroll products like ADP to applicant tracking systems like Jobvite. You’ll learn the basics of recruiting, onboarding, retention, and benefits administration, completing tasks such as advertising open positions, preparing new hire paperwork, advising employees on safety issues, and more.

Typically, HR professionals have two career options: being a generalist, with a wide range of responsibilities, or being a specialist, with deep knowledge of a particular HR program. To advance your HR career, you might want to join a professional organization, such as the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). While salaries can vary across industries, the average HR specialist has a median pay of $60,880 ($29.77 per hour).

Ready to lend a helping hand with a career in HR? Search for HR internships below.