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Summer Intern - Human Resources

CompanyHanes Companies
LocationWinston-Salem
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the HR team with daily operations, including recruitment, onboarding, and maintaining employee records. They will also assist with compliance tasks and participate in engagement initiatives across corporate and manufacturing environments.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
238
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Hanes Geo Components is the leading supplier of erosion control, storm water compliance, revegetation and geosynthetic solutions for the civil construction industry. As a division of Leggett & Platt, Hanes Geo benefits from the resources and support of a global, engineered products manufacturer. HGC is the established, nationwide resource of product knowledge and supply. With our success largely dependent on how well we partner with customers - HGC is committed to providing the best products, customer service and price available anywhere.
About the Role
Hanes Companies - Human Resources Intern 
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Job Summary
The Human Resources Intern will support the HR Team in delivering day-to-day HR operations across both a corporate office and manufacturing plant environment. This role provides hands-on experience in multiple HR functional areas including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, training, and HR administration. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, and highly organized.
Key Responsibilities
  • Assist the HR Managers with daily human resources operations across corporate and plant locations
  • Support recruitment efforts, including posting positions, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and conducting onboarding activities
  • Maintain and update employee records and personnel files to ensure compliance with company and legal requirements
  • Assist with compliance tasks related to company policies, employment law, and manufacturing safety requirements
  • Participate in HR projects such as engagement initiatives and process improvements
  • Gain exposure to HR practices unique to a manufacturing plant environment, including hourly workforce support
Qualifications
  • Interest in pursuing a career as an HR Generalist or HR professional
  • Ability to travel reliably to Winston-Salem, NC and work on-site Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally
  • Willingness to work in both a corporate office and manufacturing plant setting
What You’ll Gain
  • Hands-on experience supporting HR Generalist functions
  • Exposure to both corporate and manufacturing HR operations
  • Practical experience with employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and compliance
  • Mentorship from experienced HR professionals
  • A strong foundation for a future career in Human Resources

 

Hanes Companies is a people-first organization dedicated to providing a complete benefits package for our employees and their families. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, retirement savings with company match, discount stock plan, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement, education reimbursement, and many more!

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

Key Skills
Human resources operationsRecruitmentOnboardingEmployee relationsComplianceTrainingHR administrationOrganizational skillsCommunicationTime managementConfidentialityData entryPersonnel file management
Categories
Human ResourcesManufacturingAdministrative
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceRetirement savings with company matchDiscount stock planPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee assistance programGym reimbursementEducation reimbursement