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Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 510918
Division/Organization: Community Partners
Department: The Rigby
Job Type: Local Work Study Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: Off Campus Work Study
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $12.00-$15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, Customer Service, Local Work-Study Required Student Jobs, Career Management, Honoring Context and Culture, Federal Work-Study Preferred

Department Overview:	The Human Resources department supports the people, systems, and processes that keep operations running smoothly and consistently. This department is responsible for building strong teams, maintaining clear expectations, and ensuring that every employee is properly hired, trained, and supported from day one. At The Rigby, HR focuses on efficient recruiting, organized onboarding, and ongoing training to reduce owner involvement in day-to-day people management. The goal is to create repeatable, documented systems so staffing, compliance, and training continue seamlessly as the business grows. As these systems mature, the HR department is designed to be portable. The same recruiting, onboarding, training, and documentation frameworks can be applied to Internera, allowing HR support to scale beyond a single business and serve multiple companies under a shared operational structure.
Anticipated Start Date:	asap
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:	Partially Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:	Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15
Schedule:	varies
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:	Minimum: $12.00 Maximum: $15.00
Number of Positions:	1
Qualifications:	Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Human Resources, Business, Management, Psychology, Communications, or a related field Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail Comfortable conducting interviews and speaking with candidates and staff Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Professional, reliable, and able to handle confidential information appropriately Basic proficiency with Google Workspace and scheduling tools Willingness to learn HR systems, processes, and compliance requirements Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while following established procedures Interest in people operations, recruiting, and building scalable systems Preferred but not required: Prior experience in recruiting, HR, or administrative support Familiarity with onboarding systems, training platforms, or HR software Experience working in hospitality, small business, or startup environments
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	Knowledge Basic understanding of human resources and recruiting processes Familiarity with job postings, candidate screening, and interview workflows Awareness of onboarding and employee training requirements General understanding of workplace professionalism and confidentiality Basic knowledge of organizational structure and team operations Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Interviewing and candidate assessment skills Scheduling and coordination across multiple calendars Organization and documentation management Ability to follow processes and ensure completion of required steps Time management and prioritization Basic computer skills including Google Workspace and shared drives Abilities Ability to interact professionally with candidates and employees Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information responsibly Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to follow established systems and improve them when needed Ability to track progress and follow up to ensure tasks are completed Ability to adapt processes for use across multiple businesses as systems scale Ability to support a growing organization with consistency and reliability
Position Summary/Job Duties:	The HR Intern supports day-to-day human resources operations with a primary focus on recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training coordination. This role manages job postings, schedules and conducts interviews, assists with hiring decisions, and ensures new and existing employees complete required onboarding and training materials. The position is designed to reduce leadership involvement in routine HR tasks by maintaining organized, repeatable systems. As these systems become standardized, the role may expand beyond The Rigby to support Internera, applying the same HR processes across multiple businesses. The HR Intern plays a key role in building reliable teams, maintaining consistency, and supporting scalable growth.
Physical Demands:	Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working on a computer Ability to use a computer, phone, and other standard office equipment for prolonged periods Ability to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and via video conferencing Occasional walking throughout the workplace to support onboarding or interviews Ability to lift and carry light materials such as paperwork, training materials, or a laptop (up to 10 lbs) These physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Institutional Statements:	Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu Accommodation Statement: If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Advertised: January 05, 2026 09:00 AM Central Standard Time
Applications close: February 05, 2026 11:55 PM Central Standard Time

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Position	Division/Organization	Department	Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum	Job Type	Closes
HR Intern	Community Partners	The Rigby	$12.00-$15.00	Local Work Study Student Jobs	February 05 2026
The HR Intern will support the full recruiting and onboarding lifecycle. They will manage job postings, coordinate and conduct interviews, assist with hiring decisions, onboard new team members, and ensure all staff complete required training. This role plays a key part in maintaining organized, compliant, and efficient HR processes.