HR Intern, University Human Resources Student Pathways Program
University Human Resources (UHR) is now accepting applications for HR interns to participate in our Student Pathways Program. The Student Pathways Program is a 9-month internship rotational program (3 rotations for 3 months each) designed to provide comprehensive knowledge of HR fundamentals, HR functional areas, and hands-on HR work experience in central, academic, and business units on campus. Upon successful completion of the Student Pathways Program, interns will be considered for permanent employment as an HR Associate at the University.
Rotation 1 (12 weeks) is a unique opportunity to gain experience with the various HR functions within UHR, our central HR unit on campus. Functional areas that interns will rotate through include:
· Talent Acquisition
· Employee and Labor Relations
· Faculty & Staff Disability Services
· Family Services
· Organizational Effectiveness
· UI Wellness
· Workforce Operations
· Benefits
· Compensation and Classification
· Payroll
· Workers' Compensation
Rotations 2 and 3 (12 weeks each) will provide interns with the opportunity to receive hands-on HR work experience in both an academic and business unit on campus. Interns will interact with multiple departments, employee populations, and unit leaders while assisting with HR projects, job duties, and tasks.
This opportunity is open to current University of Iowa students in their junior or senior year pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field; or to recent University of Iowa graduates who have completed a bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field in the past 12 months.
Anticipated program start date is June 2025. Required summer availability is between 30-40 hours per week and 10-20 hours per week during the academic year.
For a copy of the full Job Description, contact Andrea French at andrea-m-french@uiowa.edu.
Job duties and responsibilities to include:
· HR Planning and Development
o Learn and assist in organizing HR planning functions within the department and/or unit.
· Communication
o Learn and understand UI HR policies, practices, and procedures. Gather information, provide resources, and respond to HR inquiries as directed.
· Talent Management and Engagement
o Learn, understand, and assist in the support of recruitment and employee onboarding processes.
o May assist supervisors and local HR team with performance management tools and resources.
· HR Program Administration and Operations
o Assist in gathering and preparing HR data as directed.
o Learn and provide support in the implementation of HR initiatives.
o Assist in initiating HR transactions.
o Assist in maintaining confidential personnel records and reports.
· Compliance with Policies, Laws, and Regulations
o Generate and distribute reports.
o Gather information and monitor compliance requirements as directed.
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Qualifications:
- Be a recent University of Iowa graduate within the past 12 months and hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to support a welcoming and respectful work environment through effective working relationships with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Proven capability to handle multiple tasks and projects autonomously with limited direction and oversight.
- Availability for potential full-time role in 2026.
Compensation, Location, and Availability:
- Compensation: $16/hour
- Location: on campus in Iowa City, Iowa
- Internship start date: Summer 2025
- Availability: Summer break (30-40 hours/week), Academic year (10-20 hours/week)
Application Details:
To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Cover Letter
- As part of your cover letter, please answer the following prompt: What interested you in applying to the UI Student Pathways Program and what do you hope to learn from participation in the program?
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, please contact Andrea French at andrea-m-french@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
