Human Resources Intern

Description Summary

Morton College is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual for a project-based Human Resources Internship. This opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to gain meaningful,hands-on experience in HR through focused work on real-worldprojects. Interns will contribute to initiatives that improve internal processes, support employee development, and enhance organizational effectiveness within a higher education setting.

This role is open to both students and non-students.

• Work on HR-focused projects such as:
  • Onboarding and orientation improvements
  • Employee handbook and policy updates
  • Staff training and development programs
  • HR process documentation and workflows
• Conduct research, benchmarking, and data analysis to support project goals.
• Create project reports, timelines, and presentations for HR leadership.
• Collaborate with college departments to gather insights and feedback.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all HR-related matters.

• Interest in Human Resources, organizational development, orpublic sector work.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and manage project tasks independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Previous exposure to HR or administrative environments ishelpful but not required.
• Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of Compassion, Equity, Accountability, Innovation, Excellence and Respect.

Part-Time, Paid Internship.