What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Intern position at ECONOMY WHOLESALE GROCERS?
Become a part of the Economy Team!
A Little About Us
What started as a family business in a small, two-story building at 219 S. Ochoa in 1958 now includes multiple sites, a distribution center, and a customer service center, with goals of further expansion in the near future. As a family-run business, we care about the people and areas we serve. Our market knowledge, cross-border partnerships, export services, and professional bilingual team have helped make Economy Wholesale Grocers the regional leader in wholesale commerce, serving the U.S. and Mexico.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day HR administrative activities and projects.
- Support recruiting, interviewing, and new-hire onboarding activities.
- Maintain and organize employee records and HRIS information.
- Assist with attendance, timekeeping, and payroll-related processes.
- Support employee benefits, open enrollment, and leave administration.
- Prepare HR documents, reports, spreadsheets, and employee communications.
- Assist with training, employee engagement, and HR projects.
- Support performance management and employee relations documentation under HR direction.
- Assist with HR compliance and recordkeeping activities.
- Gain exposure to workplace safety and HR practices within a warehouse/distribution environment.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
What You’ll Learn
This internship is designed to provide practical exposure to the employee lifecycle, including:
- Recruiting and talent acquisition
- Onboarding and employee orientation
- HRIS and personnel records
- Benefits and leave administration
- Attendance and timekeeping
- Payroll support
- Employee relations and performance management
- HR compliance and documentation
- Employee engagement and communication
- HR reporting and analytics
- Workplace safety and operational HR
- Professional HR practices and confidentiality
Qualifications
- Sophomore-Senior, currently enrolled in a college or university program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or a related field.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and able to maintain confidentiality.
- Comfortable working with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
- Previous administrative experience is a plus.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.