Human Resources Intern

Gain valuable, hands-on experience in human resources while supporting meaningful projects that shape workplace culture, enhance employee engagement, and build your professional foundation in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Horizon Farm Credit is seeking a full-time Human Resources Intern for the summer of 2027 in our Westminster, MD, branch location. To view locations, visit Locations | Horizon Farm Credit

The selected candidate will participate in a paid 10-12-week internship. Summer Intern hours are typically Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The internship program is scheduled to run from mid-May through early August 2027. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and an unofficial transcript through the application link by October 30.

Position Overview

This internship position at Horizon Farm Credit will support efforts within the Human Resources department to help plan and execute initiatives that promote and support the Human Resources Department within the organization. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a variety of HR functions, including recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and various additional HR areas.

Areas of responsibility include:

• Assist with recruiting efforts, including posting job openings, reviewing resumes, and coordinating interviews.

• Support onboarding processes by helping prepare materials and assisting with new hire orientation.

• Help with facilitation of HFC’s internship program.

• Maintain HR databases and files with confidentiality and accuracy.

• Assist with documenting workflows and identifying ways to make HR processes more efficient, accurate, and employee-friendly.

• Participate in internal communication initiatives.

• Partner with HR professionals on real projects that support our employees, strengthen HR operations, and improve how we work.

• Provide general administrative support and contribute to other HR projects as needed.

• Gain experience working within HR systems, assisting with employee data maintenance, reporting, and data accuracy.

Requirements:

• Ambitious student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

• Preferred expected graduation dates between May 2028 – December 2029.

• Strong academic background and a GPA of 3.0 or above.

• Preferred experience with coursework in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, Communication, etc.

• Some travel will be required with this internship.