Human Resources Intern

Human Resources Intern

Salary

$13.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Location

315 West 4th Street, Red Wing, MN

Job Type

Temporary or Seasonal Work Assignment

Job Number

26-00059

Department/Division

Administrative Services

Opening Date

10/06/2026

Closing Date

10/19/2026 4:30 PM Central

• Description
• Questions

Job Summary

Assist with the city's day-to-day human resources activities and special projects, focusing on staffing/recruitment, worker's compensation, and record retention. Requires a high degree of confidentiality, ensuring sensitive information is handled with the utmost discretion. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, agile in responding to changing priorities, and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently. Additional support may be provided in other HR areas.

Interview: Mid-November 2026

Position Start Date: January 2027

Essential Job Functions

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:

• Gain exposure to core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, and compliance.
• Assist with strategic HR projects, such as employee engagement initiatives, policy updates, wellness programs, and HR data analysis
• Enter data and documents into computer system regarding employees; maintain confidential and privileged personnel materials for the department.
• Scan records, maintain and organize the centralized permanent personnel records and files for all employees.
• Receive, distribute, and prepare mailings and email communications.
• Help organize the HR shared drive.
• Assist with running license checks, reference checks, applicant tracking, and scheduling pre-employment testing.
• Provide exceptional customer service via email, phone and in person to staff and the public on human resource related issues, provide outreach and answer questions.
• Assist the Human Resources Manager or other department staff with a variety of administrative support duties and projects

Experience, Education, Certifications, Physical Requirements

Experience Required: None.

Minimum Education Requirements: Must be currently or recently enrolled in a post-secondary education program in human resources management, public administration or related field.

Certification: Valid MN Class D driver's license or equivalent. Must be proficient in the use of computer equipment and software including word processing and web-based systems.

Physical

• Normal office environment.
• Lifts to 25-40 pounds.
• May be required to travel to City locations and other functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

• Principles of human resources management.
• Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Thorough understanding of City's functions, policies, and procedures.

Skills

• Good written and oral communications and relational skills.
• Follow and relay complex oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.
• Good presentation and public speaking skills.
• Familiarity with computer programs including Microsoft Office software especially Word and Excel, Laserfiche, payroll/Human Resources Information Systems.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer terminal, printer, calculator, fax, and copier.

Abilities

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of associates and employees of the City.
• Work with interruptions.
• Strong attention to detail.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• High School /GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02

If you have a degree what field is it in? (If no degree mark N/A)

03

Do you have experience administering an applicant tracking system?

• Yes
• No

04

What is your skill level with Microsoft Office Suite? (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Advance
• Intermediate
• Beginner

05

Do you have experience with an HRIS system?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Red Wing

Address 315 West 4th Street

Red Wing, Minnesota, 55066

Phone 651-385-3698

Website http://www.red-wing.org