HR Intern

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of some of the biggest industry trends, such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and our photoelectric, ultrasonic, and vision sensors, LED lights and indicators, monitoring solutions, and other safety products are used by Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders worldwide. Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Internship Program Perks

Join our comprehensive 11–12-week summer internship program, designed to provide you with meaningful hands-on experience while working on real-world projects. Throughout the program, you will have the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, gaining valuable insights that will contribute to your professional growth. The internship includes exclusive events for interns, fostering networking opportunities with fellow participants and key professionals, helping you build a strong network within the industry. At the conclusion of the program, you will have the chance to present the projects you have worked on, demonstrating the skills and knowledge you have acquired. This program offers an exceptional foundation for launching your career.

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR intern to join our Human Resources. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience with key HR functions, including process documentation, job description audits, HRIS data management, and employee training. You will collaborate closely with HR professionals and department managers to enhance HR processes and contribute to the overall success of our team.

This is an onsite position at our Plymouth, MN location. Interns are responsible for arranging their own housing and transportation for the summer internship program.

This position reports to the HR Manager.

According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as:      

• Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $21.50 - $27.50

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work with HR team members to update and enhance training materials in BOLT, reflecting the new user interface and ensuring clarity for employees.
• Help coordinate logistics, communication, and onsite support for our HR presence at STEM Day, representing the company at a community engagement event.
• Help with coordination of Internship Events.
• Assist with HRIS data auditing and ensure system accuracy and completeness.
• Take on additional HR projects as they arise, offering opportunities to explore different areas of the HR function.

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. A background in HR-related coursework is helpful.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong listening skills and attention to detail to effectively understand and document processes, write/update job descriptions, and ensure data accuracy.
• Ability to stay organized and manage time on multiple projects to meet deadlines and maintain productivity.
• Strong understanding of the importance of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive employee data and HR processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with HR team members, managers, and other employees.

Preferred

• Basic understanding of general HR concepts, such as talent acquisition, performance management, training, and job descriptions.
• Familiarity with HR software such as UKG Pro or other data management systems is helpful.
• Solid experience with Microsoft Office 365 tools such as Word, Excel, OneNote and OneDrive.

What to Expect at Work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day
• Exposed to a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day
• Utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment
• Required to talk or hear frequently

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Corporate office environment – indoor and climate-controlled

 

This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.