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The Human Resources internship is an opportunity to jump into real HR work and gain meaningful experience. As a Human Resources Intern, you’ll be a valued member of our HR team - not just an observer. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to the full employee lifecycle, learn how HR operates behind the scenes, and contribute to processes that directly impact our people. This role is ideal for someone who is a self-starter, organized, eager to learn, and excited to grow in a dynamic environment.

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The intern will work full-time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) during the summer, and transition to part-time hours (approximately 20 hours per week) during the fall semester.  This internship is available in our Waukesha office.

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Employee Experience &amp; Engagement

Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities to help ensure employees have a smooth and positive experience.

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Help respond to routine employee questions related to PTO, timesheets, and general HR processes.

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HR Operations &amp; Administration

Support Onboarding Part tasks, including I-9 and E-Verify confirmations (with guidance and training).

Assist with employee timesheet inquiries and help with training materials, including recorded tutorials when applicable.

Help process employment verifications, including standard and bar verifications.

Upload HR documents and assist with organizing employee records in our systems.

Benefits, Wellness &amp; Engagement

Assist with benefit administration tasks, including processing qualified life events in the HR system.

Collaborate with the Wellness Committee by helping with ideas, follow-ups, and budget tracking for wellness initiatives.

Performance &amp; Growth Support

Assist with performance review cycles by working directly within our HRIS to administer reviews, pull reports, update templates, and track review progress to keep timelines on track.

Compliance &amp; Communication

Assist with maintaining labor law posters and quarterly audit checks.

Help keep internal HR content fresh by supporting updates to internal website and electronic articles.

Provide support for HR system updates, internal memos, mentor program changes, and other HR initiatives as needed.

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Education &amp; Experience

Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

High interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources.

Prior office, administrative, or customer service experience is a plus, but not required.

Skills That Help You Thrive Here

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

A genuine interest in people, workplace culture, and how organizations operate.

Ability to handle confidential information with care and professionalism.

Comfortable learning new systems and technology (Microsoft Office, SharePoint, HR systems).

Clear communication skills and a positive, team-oriented mindset.

Ability to adapt quickly and stay organized in a fast-moving environment.

Why This Internship Is Different

You’ll do real work that matters — not just busy tasks.

You’ll gain exposure to multiple areas of HR, not just one lane.

You’ll be supported by a collaborative HR team that enjoys mentoring and developing future HR professionals.

You’ll experience what it’s like to work in a high-performance, professional services environment.

This position is not eligible for benefits.&nbsp;

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To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our <a href="https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/ApplicationForm.aspx?%3Eac^?LWCZ4dN=1`&amp;QFBsMzxLV0VYQA%3d%3d=Ml5Kaw%3d%3d&amp;QDFnXTpbVzc%3d=Mj1nMDBg&amp;PWI4=OkA7QQ%3d%3d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">online portal</a>. Your application must include a cover letter, resume and official or unofficial transcript.

Michael Best &amp; Friedrich LLP and Michael Best Strategies LLC &nbsp;(collectively known as "Michael Best") are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at 414.225.4999 or careers@michaelbest.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Human Resources Intern

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