Human Resources Intern

COMPANY INFORMATION

Delta Dental of Minnesota is the largest regional provider of dental benefits, passionately serving over 7,000 Minnesota and North Dakota-based purchasing groups and 4.5 million members nationwide. We provide a work environment that engages each individual while encouraging growth and professional development. We are proud to be named a Top Workplace employer for several consecutive years and value our team members for building this reputation.

GENERAL SUMMARY

In this hands-on position, the Human Resources Intern will gain practical experience in the field of Human Resources within a dynamic organization. The HR intern will assist in a variety of areas including but not limited to:
Talent Acquisition, Compliance, Communication, Onboarding, Employee Wellness Initiatives, and Employee engagement. This role will also have the opportunity to network with all other departments within the organization.

Internship Term:
Summer 2026; 29.5 hours/week;
On-site

This position will be with Stratacor, an affiliate of Delta Dental of Minnesota.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Assist with the sourcing and reviewing of resumes utilizing resume databases and applicant tracking systems

* Assist with employee onboarding, including pre-boarding activities, orientation scheduling, and facilitation to deliver a seamless new-hire experience

* Updating company databases by inputting new employee contact information and employment details

* Assist with HR and people analytics reporting, including, employee metrics, and survey results; analyze trends and present insights to HR leadership

* Providing suitable recommendations to improve HR processes and procedures

* Manage and coordinate special projects as assigned by the Human Resources team

* Other duties as required.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required:

* Highest degree of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality; demonstrated discretion in the handling of highly sensitive material and information

* Effective written and verbal communication skills within a business context

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

* Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills

* Highly organized; ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously

* Team Player - ability to see the big picture goals of the organization and contribute on day-to-day tasks

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

* Currently pursuing a Bachelors' degree in Human Resources or a related field

* Minimum of a junior status for the  academic year

WORK ENVIRONMENTS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

* Travel Requirements:
Minimal; may attend local career fairs and offsite employee events

* Weight Lifting Requirements: 20 lbs.

* Sedentary Work:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a workstation while working on a computer

RELATIONSHIPS

* Reports To:

Human Resources Director

* Directly Manages:
None

* Internal Relationships:
Interactions with all employees including management

* External Relationships:
Customers, potential candidates, vendors and visitors

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

Benefits for this position include earned sick and safe time. The salary for this position is $18.50 hourly. Salary offers will typically be made in the listed range. The Company takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including merit process and internal pay alignment when determining the salary for potential new team members.

In compliance with state and federal regulations, a potential new team member's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)