2027 BT RISE Internship - Human Resources

HR Summer Internship OpportunityExciting HR summer internship opportunity with Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Under the general supervision of the HR Generalist and assigned HR team mentor, and according to established Firm policies and procedures, the HR Intern will perform a variety of HR functional and administrative duties for the Firm. The HR Intern will work collaboratively with our entire HR team working across our HR functions on a rotational basis. This includes specific short and long-term projects related to your field of study and Firm priorities. HR activities will be assigned by the HR Generalist based on business needs and learning opportunities.The BT RISE Internship Program is designed to introduce students in specified fields of study to the day-to-day operations of a law firm. Candidates' skills, knowledge, aptitude, and education will be considered during the selection process.To be eligible candidates must be:Enrolled in a 2- or 4-year degree program.Entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year in the Fall of 2027.Be available to participate for 10 consecutive weeks.Key Responsibilities:Support the HR department to deliver meaningful work that contributes to departmental and business objectives.Collaborate with HR team members on assigned projects, data entry and analysis, and process documentation.Participate in internal and external meetings to develop an aptitude for field of study and business acumen.Observe confidentiality in all HR, Client, and Firm matters.Collaborate with other departments and summer interns, where applicable.Other duties as assigned/needed.Qualifications:Currently enrolled in an accredited 2- or 4-year college program or recent graduate.Pursuing a degree that aligns with a future career path in Human Resources.Organized with attention to detail.Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Professionalism in interacting with team members and internal and external stakeholders.Provide timely and accurate information in a professional manner.Ability to operate standard office equipment, including personal computer, copiers, phones, and scanning equipment.Ability to work collaboratively and independently.Working Conditions:Onsite work required in our Indianapolis office.Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.Specific work hours for this position will be assigned; generally, core business hours. The requirements may vary occasionally, depending on the needs of the Firm.Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran's status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.