Human Resources Intern

Job Title:  Human Resources Intern

Location: West Des Moines

Terms: 12-weeks, full-time flexible 37.5 hours/week, in office

Pay: $21/hour

Start Date: Tuesday, May 26th (can be flexible)

End Date: Friday, August 14th (can be flexible)

Ready to shape the future of HR? Join Merchants Bonding Company as our Summer 2026 HR Intern!

We’re looking for a dynamic HR enthusiast to lead our summer internship program and drive exciting HR initiatives. If you’re eager to innovate, inspire, and make a real impact, this is your chance. Come be a key player in shaping our HR projects and leading the next generation of talent!

About us:

At Merchants Bonding, we have a positive and collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, and your growth is prioritized. We work hard to deliver first-class experiences in all our relationships. Our commitment to innovation and building trust secured our spot among the top 10 surety companies in the country. Surety bonds are a vital part of industries like insurance, finance, and construction, where reliable business transactions are essential to protect all parties involved.

Curious to learn more? Visit our website and social media to explore the perks and opportunities at Merchants.

The internship experience:

Our internship program is truly a reflection of our overall culture. We value inclusivity and exploring new ideas, which results in a program that embraces fresh perspectives! The internship experience offers a blend of cross-departmental learning, community service projects, and opportunities for building connections through social and educational events. You’ll engage in impactful business projects, working closely with your peers and industry professionals to gain invaluable real-world experience. Embrace the chance to grow professionally and personally in a vibrant, supportive environment!

What you'll do:

• Brainstorm and create engaging activities for the internship program.
• Gather and analyze feedback and research to identify trends and to evaluate the effectiveness of various HR programs.
• Design and execute a comprehensive recruitment strategy for the 2027 internship program while ensuring the strategy aligns with the company’s goals.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced HR professionals to manage communications, training, and engagement efforts.
• Leverage technology to enhance HR practices and streamline operations.
• Actively contribute to the implementation of company initiatives.
• Share innovative ideas to improve our processes and drive efficiency.

Competencies you’ll use:

• Communication: Communicate your ideas, insights, and perspectives clearly and effectively.
• Critical Thinking: Analyze information thoughtfully, evaluate options, and make informed decisions to solve problems.
• Leadership: Lead by example with confidence and a positive attitude, taking initiative to guide and support fellow interns.
• Foundational HR Knowledge: Understand key HR principles and practices essential for managing and supporting an organization’s workforce effectively.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate effective work habits and act in the best interest of the team.

What Sets You Apart:

• Strong Academic Performance and Relevant Coursework - A proven commitment to excellence through your academic achievements, including coursework relevant to the role, such as Introduction to Human Resource Management.
• Previous Work Experience - Work experience, in a corporate environment or not, that showcases your skills and work ethic.
• Involvement in Extracurricular Activities - Participation in campus organizations or other activities that displays your teamwork, leadership, time management, and passions.
• Leadership and Initiative - Roles or projects where you’ve taken on leadership responsibilities, demonstrated creativity, and proactively addressed challenges.
• Professional Development - Additional trainings, certifications, or workshops that enhance your qualifications.
• Volunteer Experience - Participation in volunteer opportunities that highlight your ability to collaborate with diverse teams and contribute to community-focused goals.

Take the first step in building your career - send your resume to jobs@merchantsbonding.com or visit our careers page at www.merchantsbonding.com.

Physical Demands:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, type, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee is infrequently required to stand.  The employee may infrequently be asked to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.  The employee should have complete clear speech.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 employee is exposed to normal office working conditions that are climate controlled.  The employee would not be exposed to extreme heat or cold or other workplace hazards.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low. 

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with this position.  The Human Resources Intern assumes other responsibilities as assigned.