Human Resources Business Intern (Manufacturing)

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort

Who We Are:

At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we’re more than a business — we’re a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.

If you’re ready to grow, you’ve come to the right place. With a true “Growth Mindset,” Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

If you are a current Ashley employee: Please login to your UKG account and apply using the internal job board.

Primary Job Functions

This section describes the primary /essential responsibilities that this job performs.

1. Collaborate with individuals from Human Resources and other related departments to schedule one-on-one job observation times.
2. Work directly with each area of the department to gain an understanding of the roles within each area as well as the wide variety of positions within the company.
3. Actively participate in weekly meetings within the department to further understand Human Resources, as well as the company as a whole.
4. Collaborate with other employees on how to better the future of the company.
5. Alphabetize and file confidential/government information while maintaining extreme confidentiality.

Secondary Job Functions

This section describes the secondary responsibilities that this job performs.

1. Maintain reliable attendance.
2. Actively participate in departmental meetings, training and/or educational opportunities.
3. Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.

Job Qualifications

Education:

·  High School Diploma or equivalent, Required

·  One year of post secondary education in an HR/Business related field, Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·  Excellent oral and written communication skills

·  Excellent interpersonal skills

·  Excellent grammar and spelling skills

·  Effective time management and organizational skills

·  Work independently as well as in a team environment

·  Analytical and problem solving skills

·  Maintain confidentiality

·  Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement

·  Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints

·  Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, internet

·  Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment

·  Display empathy, understanding and patience with employees and external customers

·  Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquires

Work Environment:

• This position is located in a climate-controlled office environment with standard lighting and moderate noise levels typical of professional workspace settings. The role primarily involves sitting at a desk for extended periods while working with computers, phones, and other office equipment. The collaborative environment includes interaction with team members and may require attendance at meetings, conference calls, and cross-departmental communications during regular business hours.

Our Core Values:

• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.

• (Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.

• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.

• Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.

• Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.

• Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.

• Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.

Interested in learning more about Ashley Furniture’s Community Engagement programs, Environmental Stewardship, or our Core Values, click the links below:

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Notice to Search Firms: We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. We will not pay any placement, referral or other fees to any search firms unless we have agreed otherwise in a valid, written agreement for the specific position posted and signed by an authorized representative of Ashley Furniture Industries.

* Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.