Human Resources Internship - Summer 2026

Harbor Foods•Lacey, WA

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

2026 Summer College Internship Program for Human Resources - Harbor Foods Group The Human Resources Intern will assist Harbor’s HR leadership across various states and work groups, gaining experience and exposure to HR operations, including onboarding, recruiting, benefits, compliance, leave of absence, and employee relations. Harbor Internships are onsite positions in Lacey, WA for students with existing residence in the south Puget Sound region, WA

Requirements

Current junior or senior standing in Human Resources or a closely related discipline is required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Curious, proactive, organized, and able to work independently or collaboratively.
Strong interest in HR, benefits, compliance, or employee experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

Shadow HR leaders with FMLA/State Leave Programs to include administering Maternity and Paternity Leaves of absence.
Shadow Benefit leader with plan administration, benefits enrollment, and billing, to include organizing benefit SharePoint folders and leading the benefit education section of new hire orientation.
Shadow Recruiters then screen and schedule interviews for operations positions in our Lacey Distribution Center and Kent Distribution Center.
Post job openings and schedule interviews
Assist with onboarding procedures, including gathering necessary documents and facilitating new hire orientation.
Shadow and answer policy questions
Shadow HR Leadership with employee relations
Assist with the process and administer termination, including being present for employee separations.
Assist with scanning project to support HR paperless initiative.
With the support of Leadership, build a compliance audit schedule and administer an audit.
Build Job Description Audit schedule and upload all company Job descriptions to the HRIS.
Assist with the preparation of employee communications and teamunity to learn about other key departments within the company, build networks, and relationships.
Participate in informational interviews with department heads and executives.
Experience hands on day in the life with departments outside the office (Sales, Transportation, Operations).
Receive mentorship with Internship Leaders to cover various business topics related to career development, networking, interview best practices, AI, and more.
Develop a group project and presentation for Leadership Team