Summer 2027 Internship - Human Resources

Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 15 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.

Award-Winning Internship Program
We’re proud to be named to the RISE Professionals Elite 50 Internships List, a national recognition that honors top internship programs in the insurance industry. This award highlights our commitment to providing meaningful, high-impact experiences through mentorship, education, leadership development, diversity and inclusion efforts, networking opportunities, and more.
Our internship program offers students a dynamic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build valuable relationships, and develop essential skills while contributing to projects that support our mission and values. From day one, interns are empowered to make meaningful contributions and participate in professional development programming designed to prepare them for future success.

As a Human Resources Intern focused on Learning & Development, you will gain hands-on experience supporting programs that help our associates learn, grow, and develop their careers. You’ll assist with the coordination and delivery of learning programs, development resources, training communications, and Learning Management System (LMS) activities. You’ll also have opportunities to support leadership and talent development initiatives, gather and analyze learning feedback, and explore new ideas for enhancing the associate learning experience.

While Learning & Development will be the primary focus of your internship, you may also gain exposure to other areas of Human Resources, including talent management, associate experience, talent acquisition, HR business partnering, compensation and benefits, and HR operations. This broader exposure will help you understand how Learning & Development connects to the overall talent strategy and supports business success.

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

Learning & Development

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of learning and development programs, workshops, and training sessions
• Assist with creating and updating training materials, resources, communications, and presentations
• Support administration and organization of content within the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Help gather and analyze participant feedback and training data to evaluate learning effectiveness
• Assist with employee development, leadership development, and other talent development initiatives
• Research learning trends, best practices, and new ideas to enhance development opportunities
• Partner with HR team members on projects designed to improve the learning experience for associates

Broader HR Exposure

Depending on business needs and project opportunities, you may also gain exposure to areas such as:

• Talent Management: Performance management, talent programs, and career development initiatives
• Associate Experience: Programs and activities focused on engagement and the overall associate experience
• Talent Acquisition: Recruiting processes, candidate experience, and interview practices
• HR Business Partnership: How HR partners with leaders and teams to support organizational and talent needs
• HR Operations: HR systems, reporting, process improvement, and HR data
• Compensation & Benefits: Exposure to compensation, benefits, wellness, and total rewards programs

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.  Rising Junior status at the beginning of the internship is highly preferred.
• 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.

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