Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.
This position is expected to start September 2026 and continue through the entire Fall 2026 term (through December 2026). Our internships are a minimum of 12 weeks, part-time (20 to 25 hours) and on-site.
- Assist with People & Culture administrative tasks, including maintaining employee records and processing paperwork
- Support payroll, benefits, safety and compliance by organizing data and ensuring accuracy
- Support the onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire documentation and terminations
- Collaborate on projects to gain practical experience; learn and contribute to people operations processes
- Assist in planning and organizing learning programs
- Curate learning resources (articles, podcasts, LinkedIn Learning courses)
- Track employee participation in learning initiatives and compile insights on engagement
- Research industry trends to suggest new training ideas
- Collect and creatively document learning and development success stories
- Assist in planning, executing, and improving employee engagement initiatives, events, programs, and platforms; including DEIB efforts, 4U intranet (SharePoint), and company-wide events
- Improve organization within the P&C storage spaces and establish a tracking and distribution system for internal swag
- Support internal communication efforts, including crafting content for newsletters and announcement
- Other duties as assigned by Management
- Uphold our Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands team:
- Be open and honest
- Reach for excellence
- Act with responsibility
- Value the whole person
- Enjoy the journey
The Ideal Person
- Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with HR software is a plus
- Familiarity with using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or other generative AI platforms
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work on-site part-time (20-25 hours) for a minimum 12-week internship (Sept-Dec 2026)
- Familiarity with HR software
- Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or other generative AI platforms
What We Do
Welcome to Four Hands. For over 25 years, we've been a leading designer and wholesaler of well-crafted furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home. Founded in Austin in 1996, Four Hands has international offices in China, India, Vietnam, Mexico, Indonesia, and showrooms in High Point, North Carolina, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Austin, Texas. Our team enthusiastically supports the growing needs of large retail chains, as well as independent regional stores and interior designers. Our pieces are unique to us — the product of careful trendspotting, selected materials and innovative design techniques for an ever-expanding assortment. Our trade customers have 24/7 online access to 6,000 design-forward products, from living and dining room to art, outdoor, accessories, and more. Receiving numerous recognitions and accolades, including ranking in the Inc. 5000 list 14 times, Four Hands is one of the most dynamic companies in the furniture industry today. We hire the most experienced people in the industry and talented individuals with robust backgrounds to bring a fresh approach to the furniture business. As a team, we actively challenge ourselves on the notion of what’s possible. The only thing we take more seriously than doing great work is having great fun.
