Human Resources Intern

The Human Resources Intern with work closely with the HR team members who will provide real hands-on projects and daily tasks that will give the intern the basic understanding of the functions in a Human Resources environment. Interns will be able to apply classroom-based knowledge to projects and gain essential skills needed to be career ready. 

This is a paid internship from which the intern will gain valuable experience and have the opportunity to build a portfolio of work samples. The internship may also potentially qualify for academic credit, depending on the requirements of the intern's academic program. 

Sauk County is dedicated to developing successful leaders and to making this internship as realistic and informative as possible. 

Essential Duties

• Assist the Human Resources Specialist – Recruitment in the recruitment process with tasks such as interviews, orientation, testing, candidate processing, background checks, acceptance and rejection letters, and other recruitment related tasks.
• Assist the Human Resources Specialist – Benefits with general benefits management, such as reconciling statements, updating benefits manuals, implementing wellness programs, and other benefits related tasks.
• Help manage Sauk County social media content across various platforms.
• Create/update reports and policies for the department in various aspects of concern or interest.
• Assist with projects related to Human Resources Information Systems including but not limited to organize forms and electronic filling.
• Prepare, create, and type a variety of documents.
• Help create content for the Learning Managing System for all Sauk County employees.
• Provide information to employees regarding Human Resources policies and procedures.
• And other duties as assigned.

Minimum Training and Education

Required:

Must be in the process of obtaining a graduate, undergraduate, or associate degree in Human Resources, Business, or another related field

License: 

Valid Wisconsin State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License

Preferred:

Junior or senior year student

Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Sauk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.