About the role#
The Human Resources Intern will support the Teammate Relations Team while gaining hands-on experience in a retail environment. You will contribute to various HR functions across multiple locations and develop a practical understanding of human resources operations.
What you'll do#
- Triage HR questions and assist with formal investigations.
- Maintain compliance with HR policies, ERISA, HIPAA, and benefits regulations.
- Generate HRIS reports and verify timecard edits to support accurate payroll processing.
- Prepare communications for presentations, documents, and mailings.
- Assist with company-wide training and compliance measures.
- Update job postings and manage permissions in the applicant tracking system.
- Coordinate the corporate summer internship calendar and assist with campus recruiting events.
- Analyze recruiting metrics and maintain hiring reports.
- Support onboarding processes for home office and store teammates.
- Respond to teammate inquiries regarding benefit programs and guide new hires through their options.
- Organize records related to benefit elections, eligibility, and leave of absence programs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Associate or Bachelor degree program in Business, Communications, or a related field.
- A preference for an emphasis in Human Resources.
- Previous experience in Human Resources, customer service, or administrative roles is preferred.
- Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds.
- Strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Location & details#
- Location: Kearney, Nebraska.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time, paid internship.
About The Buckle, Inc.
The Buckle, Inc. is a clothing retailer founded in 1967. Based in Kearney, Nebraska, the company operates more than 440 stores across 42 states. It employs over 6,000 people and focuses on denim and private label apparel. The business functions as a public company and maintains a national retail presence.
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