Summer Intern: Human Resources

Build Real-World Skills at RITALKA! RITALKA, Inc., is a family-owned specialty engineering and manufacturing business focused on creating meaningful career opportunities in rural communities. As an intern, you won't just observe - you'll gain hands on experience, have real responsibility, and learn from experienced professionals while contributing meaningful work. Learn more about us at and apply today!

LOCATION: In-office in either our Montevideo or Granite Falls location, with some travel necessary

SALARY RANGE: $19 to $22 / hour

BENEFITS & PERKS: PTO; RITALKA University;
Employee Luncheons;
Family Company Picnic;
Community Volunteering

As the Human Resources Intern, you will support the RITALKA HR team across multiple functional areas including recruiting, onboarding, training, HR systems and compliance. This generalist internship will provide hands-on experience and exposure to a wide variety of Human Resource functions supporting manufacturing, engineering, and professional teams. The intern works closely with HR team members and contribute to meaningful projects that support employees across RITALKA's companies and locations.

What you'll do as an HR Intern:

• Recruitment: Assist with posting open positions online and career platforms; support interview scheduling; help maintain applicant tracking records
• Onboarding: Prepare offer letters and new hire documentation; coordinate orientation logistics; prepare hiring packets for new employees; organize new hire forms
• Training: Assist with scheduling and attendance tracking
• HR Systems & Reporting: Run routine and ad hoc reports; assist with data audits to ensure system accuracy; support general system maintenance and documentation.
• Compliance: Assist with audits and data review to ensure compliance with company policy and employment regulations.
• Assist in the organization and set-up of employee events and company recreation activities
• Assist and/or lead HR-focused projects as needed

What we're looking for:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Working knowledge of modern methods and techniques in personnel administration and their application in the day- to-day working environment
• Excellent interpersonal abilities with the ability to maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to convey a positive and professional image
• Self-motivated and comfortable handling multifaceted projects
• Resourceful and well organized
• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

RITALKA Overview

When it comes to recruiting, many companies focus on an applicant's faults - what doesn't fit, what experience they don't have, etc. Our philosophy is different in that we are actively looking for a reason to hire someone. RITALKA, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company focused on creating jobs in rural communities here in the Midwest; purposefully creating jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas.

Our company values foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.