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HR Shared Services Intern

CompanyKimball Midwest
LocationPrairie Township
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 8, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the HR Shared Services team with general inquiries, data entry in the HCM system, and maintenance of HR records. They will also support HR projects, process improvement initiatives, and the preparation of basic HR reports and metrics.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2079
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Kimball Midwest is a national distributor of more than 55,000 products for Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO). Family owned and operated since 1923, we are a major force in the industrial maintenance marketplace. We provide value-added products to customers in virtually every field of commerce and industry through our strategically located distribution centers across the U.S. From our earliest beginnings, we've strived to develop a "partnership in performance” with each associate and customer in order to identify and satisfy their needs through the development of superior products and programs. As a result, Kimball Midwest's sales growth has been dynamic, increasing from less than $1 million in 1983 to more than $550 million today. At Kimball Midwest, we recognize that our past and future success is directly related to the quality of our people. Through careful selection, we identify individuals who possess the ability, desire and dedication to grow with us.
About the Role

Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation products, is searching for an HR Shared Services Intern for our Columbus, Ohio location.

 

As a Kimball Midwest associate, you will experience why we have been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Columbus Thirteen years in a row! Our sales revenue growth is dynamic, increasing from $1 million in 1983 to over $500 million today. Throughout all our growth we have kept the family owned and operated culture alive. At Kimball Midwest, you are a name and not a number and we pride ourselves on our unique culture.

 

Responsibilities

  • Assists the HR Shared Services team in responding to general HR inquiries via phone and email, under supervision
  • Supports data entry, transaction processing, and documentation within the company’s Human Capital Management (HCM) system
  • Helps maintain accurate and organized HR records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with company standards
  • Assists with preparing basic HR reports, tracking metrics, and compiling data to support team dashboards and service level measurements
  • Supports HR projects and process improvement initiatives, including documenting processes and identifying opportunities for efficiency
  • Participates in training, shadowing, and knowledge building activities to learn HR Shared Services functions and best practices
  • Provides administrative support to the HR Shared Services team as needed
  • Completes other duties as assigned that are consistent with the role and learning objectives

 

Qualifications

  • Actively pursuing a degree in HR or other related business field
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • Understanding of AI tools, machine learning principles, and automation workflows relevant to the role.
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
  • The ability to read and write small letters and numbers; the ability to make arithmetic calculations; and the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions

 

Additional Information

 

This is a Monday-Friday role. The hours are 8am-5pm

 

**This role is onsite

 

We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, company sponsored life, optional life and disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) plus match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), a Dress for your Day dress code and paid holidays.

 

Kimball Midwest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a program of recruitment of females, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, qualifying veterans and any other classification that is protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

We Participate in E-Verify. Participamos en E-Verify.

Key Skills
HR Shared ServicesData EntryHCM SystemsHR ReportingMicrosoft Office SuiteAI ToolsMachine Learning PrinciplesAutomation WorkflowsConfidentialityAdministrative Support
Categories
Human ResourcesAdministrative
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceCompany Sponsored Life InsuranceOptional Life InsuranceDisability InsuranceHealth Savings AccountsFlexible Spending Accounts401(k) Plus MatchTuition AssistancePaid Parental LeavePaid Time Off (PTO)Dress For Your Day Dress CodePaid Holidays