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Human Resource Intern

Ryan Companies

Minneapolis, MNFull-time$20–25/hrPosted 2w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$20–25/hr
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Ryan Companies seeks a Human Resources Intern to support its HR Business Partner team and provide students exposure to strategic HR work, including employee relations, talent management, performance support, and organizational effectiveness. The role involves supporting employee lifecycle processes, HR initiatives, research, and confidential employee data. Candidates should bring strong communication and organizational skills, discretion, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; HR systems familiarity is a plus.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hr Business Partner Work, requiredEmployee Advocacy, requiredCommunication, requiredOrganization, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredPriority Management, requiredDiscretion, requiredEthical Judgment, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredExcel, requiredWord, requiredPowerPoint, requiredHr Systems, nice to haveProactivity, requiredAccountability, required

Qualifications

U.S. Employment Verification, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated Human Resources Intern to support our HR Business Partner team. This internship is designed for students interested in the strategic side of Human Resources, including employee relations, talent management, performance support, and organizational effectiveness.

Some things you can expect to do:

  • Partner with HR Business Partners to support day-to-day employee relations and HR inquiries

  • Assist with onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes

  • Support performance management cycles, including documentation and tracking

  • Help prepare HR materials, reports, and presentations for leaders and managers

  • Participate in initiatives related to engagement, culture, and organizational development

  • Conduct research on HR policies, employment practices, and compliance topics

  • Maintain accurate employee data while handling sensitive information with confidentiality

To be successful in this role you must have:

  • Strong interest in HR Business Partner work and employee advocacy

  • Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional environment

  • High level of discretion and ethical judgment when handling confidential matters

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with HR systems is a plus

  • A proactive mindset, strong accountability, and desire to learn

What You will Gain:

  • Hands-on exposure to HRBP work supporting leaders and employees

  • Experience with employee relations, performance processes, and HR programs

  • Insight into how HR partners with the business to drive organizational success

  • Professional development and mentorship from HR leaders

Compensation:

The hourly wage is $20-$25/hour. The hourly rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Eligibility: Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Retirement and Savings Benefits
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Educational Assistance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
  • Family Planning & Parenting Benefits
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Pet insurance
  • Charitable Donation Matching
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Disclaimer: Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Notice to Candidates: Please be advised that initial outreach regarding employment at Ryan Companies will only occur via email from the domain @ryancompanies.com email address. If you recieve communication from someone you believe is impersonating Ryan Companies, please report it to us at [email protected]

Non-Solicitation Notice to Recruitment Agencies: Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Ryan Companies employee or office. Ryan Companies will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions. If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,266 open HR Business Partner jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20–25/hr
  • US median$22–39/hr24 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $22.50/hr, is 31% below the US median midpoint ($33/hr) — in the lowest quarter of HR Business Partner hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 23 open HR Business Partner jobs in Minnesota and 1,266 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
HR Business Partner postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 8 years (1,056 postings).
Education
378 of the 1,266 open HR Business Partner jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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