Human Resources Generalist Internship

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We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist Intern who is eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic HR environment. This internship lets you transform academic theory into practical solutions, analyzing, improving, and innovating real human capital processes. The selected intern will work on meaningful projects focused on improvement processes, recruiting, onboarding, training and development, and employee experience.

Apply by November 17, 2025 at bit.ly/NDParksJobs.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary: $17.00/hr
No benefits will be offered for this internship.

Duties and Tasks

Key Responsibilities:

Support process improvement initiatives by evaluating HR workflows and identifying opportunities for automation or streamlining.
Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and mapping for HR processes.
Support recruitment efforts including job postings, applicant tracking, and participation in career fairs.
Contribute to training and development projects, such as onboarding materials and learning resources.
Prepare and present reports and summaries of HR findings and recommendations.
Participate in team meetings, cross-functional projects, and process design sessions.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated organization, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail follow-through.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Visio
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Commitment to uphold confidentiality, respect, and professionalism in the workplace.
Demonstrated discipline in time management and ability to balance multiple priorities.
Must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical program in the United States for the duration of the internship.
Must be at least sophomore standing by the beginning of the internship (or have completed the first year of a vocational/technical program).
Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
Internship duties must align with the student's academic major or career goals.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.
Major in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures

Your application must include:

Resume
Cover letter
College transcripts
Three professional references

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST).

Need assistance with your application? Contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701-328-3290 for all technical issues.

For reasonable accommodations or questions about recruitment/selection, contact La Tonya Stocks, PHR at lastocks@nd.gov or 701-328-5357.

TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.

Please note:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. North Dakota Parks and Recreation does not provide sponsorship of any kind.

Sponsorship:

The State of North Dakota does not provide Sponsorship for internships

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What You'll Gain:

Real-world HR generalist experience with measurable project outcomes.
Professional mentoring from HR and organizational leaders.
Exposure to core HR functions including recruitment, analytics, process design, and employee engagement.
Opportunities to network across departments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.

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