HR Employment Specialist Internship (Monroe, WI)

Job Overview

The HR Employment Specialist Internship will begin in May and end in December 2025. This position will be based at our Monroe, WI Employment Office.

What You’ll Do and Learn:
We need thousands of employees to deliver the excitement we promise our customers, so we do a lot of hiring! Your work will primarily revolve around fulfilling temporary hiring goals. To meet those goals, your duties will involve interviewing candidates, hiring, and orientating new employees. You’ll also be responsible for:
• Performing reference and background checks on applicants as needed
• Processing necessary paperwork related to the hiring
• Conducting temporary employee surveys
• Assisting with updating and entering drug screening information into our computer system
• Assisting Human Resource Manager with special projects and tasks as assigned

This role requires a strong, consistent, and empathetic communicator with knowledge around the Human Resource function. Ideally you will be working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management, Human Resources or related field. In addition, we are looking for:
• Junior or Senior standing, recent graduates may be considered; or a completed Associates Degree in Business
• Cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher
• Effective presentation skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• The ability to effectively handle difficult situations/ conversations diplomatically
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency preferred (bilingual interns are eligible for a $500 bonus at the completion of their internship!)

This position is not eligible for remote work and will require you to work onsite at our Monroe office.

Note: We do not offer immigration sponsorship for any position at this time.

Colony Brands, Inc. is one of North America's largest, multi-channel, direct-marketing companies. The company maintains an extensive portfolio of affiliates, brands, and products ranging from cheese and petit fours to apparel and kitchen appliances, while maintaining its roots as a private, customer-centric business based in Monroe, WI. We're financially sound, yet our success is not just defined by our profits; it's about living our Core Values, giving our employees the opportunity for growth and providing a better place to live and work! To that end, Colony Brands generously supports the communities we work in and offer many benefits and programs that support the well-being of our employees.