Human Resources Intern (Summer 2027)

Summary

The Human Resources Intern will provide support to Human Resources, specifically the Teammate Relations Team. The Human Resources Intern will contribute to the business while gaining on the job experience. This position will encompass a more complete understanding of the Human Resources field in a multi-state/multi-location retail company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Teammates assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee Relations

• Triage questions or issues to ensure their timely resolution by the appropriate HR Teammate.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with HR policies and procedures through analytical reporting from the HRIS and provide thorough communication with impacted groups or individuals.
• Provide support to the Teammate Relations Team by assisting in formal investigations.
• Prepare communications for HR presentations, documents, and mailings as needed.
• Assist with preparing and presenting company-wide training and related compliance measures.
• Ensure an accurate and timely payroll process by generating payroll reports and verifying that all timecard edits are completed.

Recruiting

• Regularly post and update job postings and manage permissions within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Assist in communicating with hiring managers and partner with senior recruiters for innovative recruiting plans dependent on hiring needs.
• Assist with campus research, registration of career fairs, cost analysis, and post-evaluation of all campus events and career fairs across the country.
• Coordinate the corporate summer internship schedule and calendar.
• Develop an understanding of company policies and employment laws, communicating concerns to senior recruiters.
• Assist with gathering, analyzing metrics and measuring results of recruiting initiatives.

Hiring

• Update and maintain hiring reports, tracking spreadsheets, and teammate files.
• Provide support and guidance answering questions regarding the applicant tracking system (ATS), job postings, job requisitions, and onboarding.
• Effectively communicate with managers regarding onboarding information and any necessary follow-up.
• Assist with onboarding processes at home office and in store to ensure a smooth process for new hires.
• Process onboarding information ensuring all information is correct.
• Assist with compliance of Hiring Team processes and develop a deep understanding of company policies and employment laws.

Total Rewards

• Collaboratively assist and respond to teammate inquiries regarding all Buckle benefit programs, including health, dental, disability, life insurance, EAP, 401(k), and other plans.
• Guide new hires and those experiencing life events through their benefits options ensuring timely and accurate enrollments.
• Maintain compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, and other benefits-related regulations while handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Organize and maintain accurate records of teammate benefit elections, eligibility, deductions, and enrollment status using HRIS software.
• Assist in the leave of absence (LOA) program, coordinating necessary documentation, arrears, and follow-up.

General

Always maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit.

Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

Candidate must be actively pursuing an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Organizational Communications, or related field preferably with an emphasis in Human Resources. Previous Human Resources, customer service, or administrative experience is preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the Teammate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The Teammate is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Teammate must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Teammate regularly works in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Buckle is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified Teammates from the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Buckle, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law. For state specific information, refer to the Teammate Center.