HR Intern

Are you looking for a position where you are empowered to be extraordinary? Do you want the opportunity to be part of a company where employees treat one another like family and do right by their customers every day? Well, you’ve come to the right place. At Pella, care is not a just a word – it’s a legacy.   We exist to improve the living experience of our customers and enrich the lives of our team members.

Care is what sparks Pella Passion.  It’s our mission to be the desired window and door brand by delivering a reliable, responsive and uniquely memorable experience that exceeds our customer’s expectations. 

The HR Team at Pella Northland is focused on supporting our internal customers, our people! In this role, you'll be supporting the HR Department's initiatives by providing administrative support on projects. Additionally, you’ll help with training efforts and various HR projects by performing necessary research and sharing your ideas with the HR Manager. The goal of this internship is for you to become an integral part of the department's daily operation and to experience "real world" situations that will develop you for your professional career. This position will be temporary, 40 hours a week during the Summer of 2026.

Pella is a great company to work for, but don't just take our word for it! Our Team recently participated in the Gallup Survey and scored us a 4.43/5 for overall satisfaction! 

Here’s what winning looks like in this role:

Employee Relations

• Maintains and upholds the utmost standard of integrity and confidentiality. 
• Relays information shared by team members to GM of HR.
• Support HR led events, such as new hire orientation and engagement events.
• May assist in organizing company events such as quarterly meetings.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with applicants, team members, and leaders in the organization.

• Copies and produces up-to-date orientation packets.
• Assists in reviewing applications and conducting phone screens
• May assist in pre-employment onboarding process.
• Confirm interviews and start dates with candidates.
• Greeting new hires on their first day.

• Verifies that employee and recruiting records are maintained in the proper file system.
• Conducts records retention compliance activities to include scanning, filing, organizing and storing in appropriate repository.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and other human resources related software.
• Supports data mining activities within HR related systems.

• Assists with system implementation/update projects.
• Assists with compliance needs.
• Supports training and development initiatives as requested.

Skills needed to win:

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and excel in a fast-paced environment
• Customer Focused
• Strong Computer aptitude
• Positive Energy & Team Work Mentality
• Results Orientated, Goal Driven & Self Motivated
• Excellent Written and Verbal English skills required
• Must be working toward a Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Business or related major from a four-year college or university.

And by the way, we're not stuffy or corporate around here. Here are some of the perks and benefits at Pella Northland: 

• Competitive compensation
• Casual work environment
• Gain Professional Experience in an industry you’ll LOVE
• Contagiously positive company culture!
• Work for a widely recognized company with a great reputation!

Does all of this sound good to you? Make your next move! Apply now. 

Salary Range: $18-$20 / hour 

Pella Northland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by law.

If hired, you will be asked to produce proof that you have a legal right to work in the United States. Offers are contingent upon Pella Northland's pre-employment compliance, including, but not limited to: a criminal background check and pre-employment drug test.

Employment at Pella Northland is “At Will.” This means that, if you accept a job offer that Pella Northland extends to you, both you and Pella Northland will be able to terminate the relationship for any or no reason, at any time. This application is not a contract.