Human Resources Intern

Highridge Medical

Highridge Medical creates the world’s most innovative spinal solutions across the spectrum from Motion Preservation to Minimally Invasive Surgery to Core Spine.

Working at Highridge Medical is not just work. Life at Highridge Medical is purpose driven. Every day, you have the privilege of using your talents to demonstrate Confidence in your work and restore Confidence for our patients. Confidence that moves.

Highridge 2026 Summer College Associate Mentor Program (CAMP)

The Highridge Summer CAMP is a paid internship program that has been designed to give students from a variety of backgrounds, universities, and degree programs the opportunity to experience our business firsthand and gain practical skills that can be used in both their academic and future professional endeavors. The individuals who are selected to participate in the program will meet with organizational leaders, participate in leadership learning sessions, and complete a real-world, solution-based, career focused project that will have a meaningful impact on our business.

The Highridge Summer CAMP is scheduled to run between Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and Friday, August 14, 2026. Participants in the program will be expected to:

• Be present for the entirety of the program.
• Work on-site at our Corporate Headquarters in Westminster, CO.
• Work a normal business work week, Monday – Friday, between the normal hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Highly successful interns may be considered for continuing intern opportunities and/or full-time job opportunities.

Job Summary

The HR Intern will actively support the Highridge HR team in driving people and talent strategies. This opportunity will provide the right candidate with real-life HR experience in HR documentation and records retention, coaching, talent management, organizational design, change management, and business partnering. All work will be performed under the guidance of the Human Resources Operations Manager and senior support staff.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Build effective and productive working relationships with client groups at all levels of the organization.
• Work with the HR team to provide people services that are responsive to our business strategy.
• Work with the HR team to interpret HR policies, practices and procedures for managers, teams, and individual employees that support the needs of the business.
• Maintain and update historical employee data.
• Audit HR and payroll reports.  
• Complete a department specific capstone project that includes data, analysis, and recommendations for future expansion of the project.
• Participate in all trainings, education opportunities, and community service activities.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e. knowledge, skills, and abilities) 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Familiarity with HRIS / HRMS / HCM systems preferred.
• Knowledge of employment and labor laws and regulations preferred.
• Maintain a high level of energy, personal accountability, and integrity. 
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality when working with sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to tolerate ambiguity, handle multiple priorities, and identify creative solutions to complex problems. 
• Ability to take initiative, meet commitments, and create new tools or solutions to achieve business results. 
• Strong interest in healthcare, medical devices, or orthopedics preferred.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Students currently enrolled in a college or university program who are working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources management, business administration, communications, or related field.

Travel Requirements

• N/A.

Highridge Medical is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants for employment and employment decisions are  considered and evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, religious beliefs, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, lactation and breastfeeding), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status, protected veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.