Human Resources Intern
Neogen Corporation
Summary
The HR Intern will support key initiatives within the department while gaining hands-on experience in a professional corporate environment. This internship provides an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real business challenges, collaborate with experienced professionals, and develop valuable career skills.
Job description
Position Summary
The HR Intern will support key initiatives within the department while gaining hands-on experience in a professional corporate environment. This internship provides an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real business challenges, collaborate with experienced professionals, and develop valuable career skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with recruiting activities, including reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and supporting candidate communications.
- Support onboarding and orientation activities for new hires.
- Help coordinate employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and company events.
- Maintain confidential HR records and assist with data entry and reporting.
- Participate in HR projects focused on talent acquisition, employee experience, and process improvement.
- Assist with internship program activities and networking events.
- Partner with HR team members on special projects and presentations.
- Provide administrative support to the Human Resources team as needed.
Qualifications
Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field.
- Rising sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Preferred
- Previous leadership experience through campus organizations, volunteer work, or employment.
- Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources.
- Experience working on team projects and collaborating with others.
What Interns Will Gain
- Meaningful, hands-on HR experience
- Exposure to a variety of Human Resources functions
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities
- Networking with leaders across the organization
- Opportunity to contribute to real business initiatives
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field
- Rising sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Previous leadership experience through campus organizations, volunteer work, or employment
- Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources
- Experience working on team projects and collaborating with others
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay
- Professional development activities
- Networking opportunities
- Intern events and learning sessions
Company overview
Neogen Corporation is an international food safety company founded in 1982 and headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. The company specializes in providing comprehensive testing solutions and diagnostic products for detecting dangerous substances in food, including pathogens, allergens, mycotoxins, and contaminants. Neogen operates through two main segments: Food Safety and Animal Safety, offering a wide range of test kits, instruments, and genomic solutions. With a global presence in nearly 40 countries, the company serves food processing, animal protein, agriculture, and companion animal industries. Neogen's product portfolio includes over 100 drug detection test kits and advanced technologies for food quality assurance. The company has expanded through strategic acquisitions, including the merger with 3M's food-safety business in 2022, strengthening its position as a leader in food safety testing and diagnostics worldwide.