Human Resources Intern - Corporate Services (Kansas City)

Join Burns & McDonnell as a Human Resources Intern and gain hands-on experience in HR functions. As an intern, you'll collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn about the full spectrum of HR operations. This internship provides exposure within HR, with available opportunities in the following departments:

Talent Acquisition (Recruitment)

• Support recruitment efforts by assisting sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, and contributing to job description creation.
• Assist in employer branding activities, leveraging various platforms to engage potential candidates.
• Collaborate with the team to optimize recruitment strategies and improve the overall candidate experience.

Talent Management & Development (HR Business Partners, Onboarding, Education & Training)

• Support HR Business Partners in employee relations, onboarding activities, and training initiatives.
• Contribute to onboarding and training logistics, while participating in programs enhancing employee engagement.
• Support projects aimed at improving the employee experience and HR program efficacy.

Human Resources Technology & Analytics

• Assist in maintaining HR technologies, ensuring data accuracy, and contributing to data analysis for process enhancements.
• Collaborate on identifying technology gaps and potential solutions, participating in system-related projects.
• Engage in quality assurance testing and contribute to improving HR technology functionality.

Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits)

• Support analysis of compensation data and benefit program evaluations to enhance employee satisfaction.
• Assist in benefits administration, including enrollment processes and communication efforts.
• Contribute to projects aimed at improving the overall employee rewards experience.

Human Resources Operations

• Aid in evaluating and enhancing HR processes while supporting end-to-end HR operations.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects to streamline HR service delivery and drive innovation.
• Contribute to documentation and development of standard operating procedures for HR processes.

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field from an accredited program.
• Human Resource Management majors are preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.