HR Intern

HR Intern (Fall 2026) — Normal, IL $16.00 - $18.00/hour. In-office internship, October through December 2026, with paid time off, mentorship, and a path to full-time opportunities with a 100+ store group.

At Premium Loaves, we move fast, execute flawlessly, and take care of our people — just like we do our sandwiches. We’re looking for an HR Intern to support our Human Resources team while gaining hands-on experience in core HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, personnel records, payroll support, and benefits administration. This is for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and interested in building a career in Human Resources.

What you’ll own Employee Lifecycle Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes.

Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy.

Payroll & Benefits Support payroll preparation.

Assist with benefits administration.

HR Team Support Complete general HR administrative projects and provide support to the HR team as needed.

Perform other HR and administrative duties as assigned.

What you need
18 or older

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Basic understanding of accounting principles and HR practices

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality

Prior internship or relevant coursework in accounting or HR is a plus Familiarity with accounting software or HRIS systems is a plus

Pay and benefits $16.00 - $18.00/hour Hands-on experience in HR functions

Mentorship and professional development opportunities

Flexible work schedule

Opportunity for future full-time employment

Paid Time Off Where this goes

This internship runs September through December 2026, with potential for extension or future full-time opportunities based on performance. Many of our store and corporate leaders started in entry-level roles and advanced through performance. With 100+ stores across eight states and active growth, there's real room to build your HR career here.

About us:

This franchisee is an affiliate of several entities that independently own and operate Jimmy John's locations. Based in Illinois, we operate 100+ stores across Colorado, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin, and Washington, and we're still growing.

Ready to get started? Apply today — we review applications daily.