HR/Learning & Development Intern

SUMMARY: The HR / Learning & Development Intern at Hercules Industries will play a key role in building and scaling internal training, communication, and employee development programs. This is not a purely administrative internship-interns will actively contribute to how employees are onboarded, trained, and engaged across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining people, process, and content creation, and wants to help shape how knowledge is transferred and how employees experience the company. M-F 7am-3:30pm, $21.00/hour

Timing & Commitment: This is a Summer 2026 internship running from mid-May through August (approximately 10-12 weeks). The expected start date is flexible between May 15 and June 1, depending on academic schedules. Some flexibility in start and end dates may be accommodated.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Training Content Development

Assist in designing and developing training materials for employees across functions

Create onboarding content, learning modules, and instructional resources

Support the development of structured learning paths for key roles

Content & Graphic Creation

Develop clear, engaging training and communication materials (presentations, guides, visuals)

Help create introductory content for new hires and internal audiences

Ensure content is user-friendly, visually consistent, and aligned with company standards

SOP & Process Documentation

Assist in creating and standardizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Work with teams to document workflows, best practices, and key processes

Help ensure documentation is clear, accessible, and easy to maintain

Job Analysis & Role Documentation

Support job analysis efforts by gathering information on responsibilities, skills, and workflows

Assist in developing or refining job descriptions and role expectations

Help identify skill gaps and training opportunities across roles

Learning Management System (LMS) Support

Help manage and update content within the company's LMS

Upload training materials, track completion, and maintain accurate learning records

Support reporting and analysis of training participation and effectiveness

Internal Communications

Assist in drafting and distributing internal communications related to training, initiatives, and company updates

Help ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and engaging across teams

Support communication strategies that improve awareness and participation

Employee Onboarding & Engagement

Support onboarding processes to ensure a smooth and consistent new hire experience

Help coordinate onboarding schedules, materials, and communications

Contribute to employee engagement initiatives, programs, and feedback efforts

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the below essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Communications, Psychology, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (especially PowerPoint/Slides and Excel/Sheets)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Interest in employee development, training, and organizational effectiveness

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating presentations, training materials, or visual content
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or e-learning tools
• Exposure to HR processes, onboarding, or internal communications
• Basic design skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe, or similar tools)
• Experience documenting processes or creating SOPs

What You Will Gain

HR & L&D Experience

• Hands-on exposure to training development, onboarding, and employee engagement
• Understanding of how HR supports business operations and growth

Content & Communication Skills

• Experience creating professional training materials and internal communications
• Development of storytelling and instructional design skills

Systems & Process Insight

• Exposure to LMS platforms and structured learning programs
• Experience documenting and improving organizational processes

Real Impact

• Opportunity to directly improve how employees learn, onboard, and engage
• Contributions that shape internal culture and effectiveness

What Success Looks Like

• Creation of clear, effective, and engaging training materials
• Well-structured and usable SOP documentation
• Smooth and organized onboarding experiences
• Increased participation or effectiveness in training and engagement initiatives
• Strong collaboration with HR and cross-functional teams

Why Hercules

• Opportunity to make a material impact-your work will matter
• Work in a company that is actively transforming and investing in data and analytics
• Employee-owned (ESOP), aligning effort with long-term value creation
• Right-sized organization: large enough for complexity, small enough for visibility and impact
• A culture that values curiosity, problem-solving, and continuous improvement

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to effectively communicate with customers and staff to make an accurate assessment of customer needs.


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations required to accurately complete assigned tasks.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

REASONING ABILITY : Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral or written form. Ability to use sound judgment and problem-solving skills.

ATTENDANCE DEMANDS: The attendance demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Attendance is required Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. or within normal business hours as established by the supervisor. Employee may be required to work overtime, and occasional Saturday's and Sunday's.

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 this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; walk and stand; use hands, handle, or feel; and required to speak, read, and hear English. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.


WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud on occasion.
• This position may on occasion be exposed to extreme weather conditions that may affect a warehouse environment.
• This is a fast-paced environment.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Hercules Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or other legally protected status.

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