Human Resources Internship

Aqua Finance is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Intern to support the HR team with key initiatives that enhance leader development, hiring practices, and overall employee experience. This internship offers hands-on exposure to core HR functions while contributing to meaningful projects including Annual People Leader Training, the creation of a New People Leader Onboarding Plan, and the development of a Hiring Manager Toolkit. The role provides valuable experience in HR program design, process development, and employee engagement support in a corporate environment. 

Essential Functions  

• Lead the development and implementation of assigned HR, OD, and People Operations initiatives. Examples of initiatives include: 

• Support the creation, organization, and rollout of the 2026 Annual People Leader Training, including developing materials, coordinating logistics, and validating content for consistency and alignment with HR strategy. 

• Design and document a comprehensive New People Leader Onboarding Plan, including identifying critical milestones, drafting resources, and collaborating with HR team members to refine the process. 

• Lead the development of a Hiring Manager Toolkit by gathering best practices, creating user-friendly resources, and ensuring tools support consistent and effective hiring practices across the organization. 

• Participate in additional HR projects involving program documentation, process improvement, training content creation, and resource organization. 

• Gain experience and participate in ongoing HR processes and programs, working with HR systems and internal stakeholders across departments. 

Required Education and Experience 

• Currently enrolled at a University or College at a minimum of Junior Undergraduate Status 

• Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field 

• Completion of relevant Human Resources coursework prior to the start of the internship 

• Strong attention to detail and effective verbal and written communication skills 

• Internship will run from mid-May through mid-August 

• Ability to commit to 40 hours per week during the internship period 

• Availability to participate for at least 10 weeks of the 12-week program 

• This is an onsite internship; interns will be required to work at our corporate location in Wausau, WI for the duration of the internship. 

What You’ll Gain 

• Hands-on experience supporting HR programs and projects that directly impact leadership development and talent practices. 

• Mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities through collaboration with experienced HR professionals. 

• Exposure to real-world HR operations across multiple functional areas, along with opportunities to build a strong internal professional network. 

Physical Demands 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly uses a computer and may be required to sit, stand, walk, see, communicate, and handle or manipulate objects or controls. The role involves extended periods of working at a computer and may require occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of up to 20 pounds. 

This is primarily an office-based position with a significant portion of the work performed at a computer.