This internship offers exposure to policy development, compliance monitoring, audit processes, and cross-functional collaboration. The HR Policy Intern will gain practical experience in risk management and compliance practices within a corporate environment.
Responsibilities:
- Compliance Monitoring & Updates: Provide support with tracking changes in federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Assist the team with basic research, data entry, and communication of updates for HR policy review.
- Project Support: Assist with organizing project files, tracking deadlines, and maintaining project documentation for HR policy initiatives. Support the team in preparing materials and coordinating deliverables related to legislative changes and corrective actions.
- Policy Development & Implementation: Support senior team members with the preparation of drafts, organization of materials, and updates to internal documentation for HR policies and procedures. Assist with distributing policy materials and collecting feedback as directed.
- Compliance Audits & Assessments: Support quality reviews and monitoring activities related to HR policy implementation. Assist in documenting findings and maintaining audit records as directed.
- Guidance, Training & Education: Assist with assembling and formatting training materials, presentations, and communications for HR policy initiatives. Coordinate scheduling and logistics with COEs and other business units as directed.
- Documentation & Recordkeeping: Assist in maintaining accurate records of compliance activities, monitoring efforts, and project documentation.
- Collaboration: Work with senior team members to support coordination and communication with HR, Legal, and other business units related to policy compliance activities and corrective actions as assigned.
- Risk Management: Assist with documentation of potential compliance risks and assist in efforts to strengthen organizational compliance practices as directed.
Qualifications:
- Pursuing a degree in a relevant field (Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Policy, or an acceptable equivalent)
- Demonstrate an understanding of operational and business concepts, risk assessment practices, and internal controls
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, required to deal with all levels of management
- Demonstrate project management and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrate organizational skills and attention to detail
Skills The Intern Will Develop
- Gain practical experience in HR policy development, compliance monitoring, and risk management within a Fortune 500 corporate environment
- Learn how to identify and understand basic employment laws, regulations, and company policies
- Strengthen organizational, research, and project management abilities
- Develop business communication skills and enhance collaboration skills through interaction with HR, Legal, and other cross-functional teams
- Build a strong foundation for future roles in HR, compliance, policy analysis, or corporate governance
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Skills Required
- Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Policy, or equivalent
- Understanding of operational and business concepts, risk assessment practices, and internal controls
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Project management and critical thinking skills
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
Boise Cascade Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, administered through recognized providers. This breadth is presented as part of a comprehensive Total Rewards package and serves as a meaningful component of overall compensation.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan is provided, and company materials and filings reference a longstanding baseline employer contribution with potential additional contributions for some groups. This structure signals substantial support for building retirement savings.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Annual raises are indicated for many roles, with progression often tied to performance or divisional results. These patterns point to upward pay movement for a portion of positions even as levels vary by role and location.
Boise Cascade Insights
What We Do
As a leading manufacturer and distributor of building materials, we bring people, products and services together to build strong homes, businesses and communities that stand the test of time. We have 60 locations across North America and it's truly our people and culture that sets us apart. We keep long-term relationships in mind, every day in everything that we do. To us, integrity goes beyond the structural strength of our products – it is our uncompromising commitment to do the right thing for our coworkers, customers, suppliers, investors, the environment and communities where we operate.
