Human Resources Intern

Description

Now Hiring:
Human Resources Intern (Academic Year )
Location: WARF 614 Walnut Street, Madison, WI

Hours:

~10-12 hrs/week | Flexible Scheduling | Onsite Tues-Thurs Preferred

Start Date:

September 2025

Join WARF and Make an Impact Where Innovation Begins

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) is where research meets real-world results. For a century, WARF has been the bridge between UW-Madison's groundbreaking research and the innovations that change the world. From cutting-edge tech to lifesaving healthcare solutions, we help move big ideas forward.

If you're passionate about people, processes, and professional growth, this is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive work environment and we invite you to join our collaborative and mission-driven HR team as an HR Intern.

What You'll Be Doing

As our HR Intern, you'll assist with a wide range of HR functions and gain experience in:

• Payroll and benefits administration
• Annual benefits open enrollment
• HR audits and compliance support
• Enhancing and updating our Human Resources Management (HRM) software
• Organizing and maintaining digital records
• Supporting employee experience and HR projects

Requirements

Who You Are

We're looking for someone who is:

• A current student pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Experienced in or has completed coursework in HR (a big plus!)
• Discreet and trustworthy - able to maintain confidentiality
• Detailed and process oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Independent, proactive, and eager to learn
• Available to work 10-12 hours/week during regular business hours (Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m.
  
  - 5:00 p.m.)
• Preferably available onsite Tuesday-Thursday (we're located right along a bus route!)