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Human Resources Intern

CompanyHolland, L.P.
LocationUniversity Park
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Human Resources Intern will assist the HR team with projects related to compliance, talent acquisition, onboarding, and employee benefits. They will also perform administrative duties such as electronic filing, employment verifications, and organizing new hire orientation travel.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
427
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Since our founding in 1935, Holland has pioneered delivering comprehensive and progressive transportation solutions. With the largest fleet of MobileWelders® on the globe, we are proud to be the industry leader in flash-butt welding. With the introduction of HAMR service for special trackwork and our thermite welding teams, we offer solutions for every rail welding need. We design, manufacture, operate, and maintain our equipment, allowing us to be the most efficient and the most innovative. From track measurement devices and rail trains to load securement products and rail car prepping services, we strive to be a true solutions partner to the rail industry. As a subsidiary of Curran Group, we have the backing of 100 years of leadership to support our continued innovation.
About the Role

Human Resources Intern

 

Reports to: Senior Human Resources Manager 

Department: HR

Location: University Park, IL/Hybrid


Holland L.P. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizen status, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local employment laws or regulations in every location in which the company has facilities. 

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Human Resources Intern will assist the Human Resources team with a wide range of projects related to HR compliance, talent acquisition, onboarding, training, employee benefits and other such areas. The individual will gain a foundational understanding of the role that Human Resources plays within a business setting as well as be prepared to work in the arena of Human Resources. 


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Understands the importance of employment law and compliance: employment eligibility, confidentiality, employee files and forms management
  • Full Cycle Recruiting and Onboarding processes, including but not limited to posting of jobs, navigating job boards, reviewing resumes, conducting telephone interviews and coordinating onboarding
  • Compensation and Benefits management; including but not limited to market studies, open enrollment, and claims management.
  • Acts as the inter relationship of HR and other various support groups in the areas of new employee paperwork, use of HRIS database and report generation.
  • Works closely with all HR team members to learn all areas relevant within Human Resources
  • Performs administrative duties such as electronic filing, employment verifications, building of training manuals, organizing new hire orientation travel, etc.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Standing, walking, bending and sitting for extended periods are required to perform basic office functions.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds is regularly required for filing and other record keeping duties.
  • Vision must be sufficient for imputing data into a computer.
  • Keyboarding skills that reduce the risk of carpal tunnel and other office related injuries.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

  • Indoor office/home environment.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED
  • Must be currently or recently enrolled in an accredited college or university with course work related to the Human Resources field
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality with dealing with personal and protected information.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize your workflow.
  • Intermediate MS Office skills including Excel, Word and Power Point.
  • Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
  • Efficient at communicating both written and verbal.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.
  • Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment testing required by Holland, L.P.


Disclaimer
 This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).


Wage Type: Hourly

Key Skills
Human Resources ComplianceTalent AcquisitionOnboardingEmployee BenefitsCompensation ManagementHRIS DatabaseReport GenerationAdministrative DutiesElectronic FilingEmployment VerificationMS OfficeExcelWordPowerPointCustomer ServiceProblem-solving
Categories
Human ResourcesAdministrative