Human Resources Intern

Description Human Resources Intern - Summer 2026

As the Human Resources Intern, you will support daily HR operations, improve data accuracy, and reduce administrative workload through file organization, data entry, and system updates. You will assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, communications, and basic benefits and compliance tasks. Overall, your support will increase team capacity, enhance the employee experience, and help HR deliver more efficient, high-quality service to the business.

Providing a meaningful opportunity for pre‑professionals, like yourself, to forward your career through real‑world work experience and a chance to stimulate and develop your interests, skills and abilities are key goals for our interns in the Fellowes Forward Summer Internship Program. Not only that, but as a valued part of the team, you are adding unmatched value and a clear impact to our business by providing fresh perspectives to old problems and processes, bringing added resources to support critical tasks and projects, and invigorating our culture and dynamic through your positive and eager‑to‑learn attitude!

Duration: 12 weeks (May‑August)

Hours: Full‑time, 32 hours/week

Pay: $20/hour

Location: Itasca

Schedule: Onsite 4 days/week, Monday - Thursday

• Gain a deeper and broader understanding of a global human resources function
• Support daily HR operations through file organization, data entry, record maintenance, and system updates
• Assist with recruiting and onboarding activities, including job postings, interview coordination, and onboarding materials
• Provide hands‑on support for benefits and payroll‑related tasks
• Support employee engagement, learning initiatives, and internal communications, including newsletters and employee engagement events
• Gain exposure to HR compliance, HR systems, and cross‑functional processes to build a broader understanding of how HR supports the business
• Provide administrative and project support across the HR team as business needs arise

• Enrollment in an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Interest in building foundational experience across HR operations, benefits, payroll, and employee programs
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and follow‑through skills
• Comfort working with data, spreadsheets, and HR systems (or eagerness to learn)
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional partners
• High level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality

Founded on a rich 100‑year history, our reputation, passion for excellence and Fellowes values - a belief in people, integrity, innovation and continuous improvement - live in every product we make, and inspire best‑in‑class design, quality and performance in all we do. Our four core values drive our behavior, approach and response to the world around us. Initiative. Integrity. Teamwork. Passion.

These values are steeped in the character of our founder, Harry Fellowes, who established a value‑based culture at Fellowes over a century ago.

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Fellowes, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Fellowes' property, and Fellowes will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting the Talent Acquisition Department.

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