Intern-Human Resources

Orgill is in search of rising juniors or seniors actively enrolled in college or university looking to gain hands-on experience while displaying talents learned. As a summer intern at Orgill you will have the opportunity to work with emerging leaders and experienced professionals at the nation’s largest and fastest growing independent hardlines distribution company. Our robust internship program is looking for talented, innovative students ready to develop skills, challenge subject knowledge and build towards a distinct path to a dream career. Interns will have the unique chance to build a knowledge base while leading a project with top performers on the team. Throughout the summer you will also participate in hands-on tasks that contribute to the company’s mission and goals. Our comprehensive program includes professional development, cross training opportunities, lunch and learns with Orgill’s talented leaders and team building with the 2025 internship cohort.

The Human Resources Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting a variety of Human Resources functions and initiatives at Orgill. This position allows students to be apart of real-world HR projects while working alongside experienced HR professionals and business partners.

The intern may have the opportunity to contribute to areas such as talent acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement, benefits, talent development, HR operations, HRIS, and HR reporting and analytics. Assignments will be based on business needs as well as the intern’s academic background, skills, and career interests.

This internship provides meaningful project-based experience and a broad understanding of how Human Resources supports both employees and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities: 

The primary responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Support recruiting and talent acquisition activities, including job postings, candidate communication, interview coordination, and recruiting events.
• Assist with onboarding and new hire initiatives designed to create a positive employee experience.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, surveys, events, and related projects.
• Assist with HR reporting, data collection, and analysis to support business decisions.
• Support HRIS-related activities and help maintain accurate employee information and records.
• Assist with benefits-related projects, research, and employee communications.
• Support the development, review, and organization of HR policies, procedures, and resources.
• Research HR practices, employment trends, and other topics to support HR initiatives.
• Create presentations, reports, communications, and other materials for HR programs and projects.
• Collaborate with HR team members, managers, and business partners across the organization.
• Participate in meetings, professional development opportunities, and intern activities.
• Complete a meaningful project or assignment that contributes to the goals of the Human Resources team.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive employee information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program as a rising Junior or Senior
• Demonstrated academic success (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0)
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to build a professional network and gain hands-on work experience related to your field of study
• Ability to work onsite at our Collierville Home Office for the duration of the program.