HR Generalist Internship

Job Overview

Kendall Hunt Publishing is looking for an HR Intern to support our Human Resources team and gain hands-on experience in recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR operations. This role is perfect for students or individuals interested in exploring a career in Human Resources while developing valuable professional skills in a collaborative business environment. No previous HR experience is required, but we are looking for organized, motivated, and coachable individuals who are eager to learn. This internship is located in our home office in Dubuque, Iowa starting Summer 2027.

Who Is Kendall Hunt Publishing?

Throughout its history, Kendall Hunt Publishing has grown with an emphasis on its employees, fearlessness in innovation, and a strong grip on its values. Today Kendall Hunt continues to expand by growing its number of educational products, creating new companies, and extending its services across the country and beyond. Through diversity and willingness to adapt to the ever-changing publishing industry, Kendall Hunt is a company dedicated to growing with the public to best serve the people of the community.

When you work at Kendall Hunt you immediately notice the collaboration, friendliness, and a sense of purpose amongst our employees. Our customers, students, authors, and other outside contacts are always our top priority. We are constantly uncovering new sales channels for current product lines or finding new products to sell to current customers. Join our team of evolving employees to help us maintain our competitive edge in the industries we serve. www.kendallhunt.com

What Does an HR Intern Do?

• Assist with planning and coordinating the annual Summer Internship Program
• Communicate with internship candidates and colleges/universities throughout the recruiting process
• Maintain internship program information and related documentation
• Create and maintain job postings on LinkedIn and other recruiting platforms
• Assist with scheduling interviews and candidate communications
• Support recruiting events, career fairs, and college outreach initiatives
• Collaborate with the Recruiter and Marketing team to create recruiting content for LinkedIn and other social media platforms
• Assist with onboarding activities, new hire paperwork, and orientation preparation
• Support employee offboarding processes and related documentation
• Maintain employee records, HR files, and HR system data updates
• Process and track Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) and employee auto insurance documentation
• Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets, and other administrative documents
• Assist with employee engagement activities, company culture initiatives, and HR projects
• Provide general administrative support to the Human Resources team as needed

Who Do We Need?

• Someone who is interested in learning more about a career in Human Resources
• You are resourceful and take initiative to learn new processes and solve problems
• You understand the importance of confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately
• You are highly organized and can manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• You are a strong communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You enjoy working with people and contributing to a positive employee experience
• You are collaborative, dependable, and willing to assist wherever needed
• You are detail-oriented and committed to maintaining accurate records and documentation
• HR or recruiting experience is preferred but not required
• You are working toward or have completed a bachelor's degree in human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field
• A valid driver's license is required

It's More Than Just an Internship!

Come work for our family of companies that strives to be more than just a publishing company. We build more than a community here, we build a family with our employees, and our clients. We will work around your class schedule and extracurricular activities. Our scheduling, and managers, are flexible with you. Plus, we pay our interns! So come learn about how you can grow from an intern to a potential full-time hire after graduation!

HRDept@kendallhunt.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer