DescriptionNow Hiring: Human Resources Intern (Academic Year 2025-2026) Location: WARF 614 Walnut Street, Madison, WI
Hours: ~10-12 hrs/week | Flexible Scheduling | Onsite Tues-Thurs Preferred
Start Date: September 2025Join WARF and Make an Impact Where Innovation BeginsThe Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) is where research meets real-world results. For a century, WARF has been the bridge between UW-Madison's groundbreaking research and the innovations that change the world. From cutting-edge tech to lifesaving healthcare solutions, we help move big ideas forward.
If you're passionate about people, processes, and professional growth, this is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive work environment and we invite you to join our collaborative and mission-driven HR team as an HR Intern.
What You'll Be DoingAs our HR Intern, you'll assist with a wide range of HR functions and gain experience in:
- Payroll and benefits administration
- Annual benefits open enrollment
- HR audits and compliance support
- Enhancing and updating our Human Resources Management (HRM) software
- Organizing and maintaining digital records
- Supporting employee experience and HR projects
RequirementsWho You AreWe're looking for someone who is:
- A current student pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
- Experienced in or has completed coursework in HR (a big plus!)
- Discreet and trustworthy - able to maintain confidentiality
- Detailed and process oriented
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Independent, proactive, and eager to learn
- Available to work 10-12 hours/week during regular business hours (Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
- Preferably available onsite Tuesday-Thursday (we're located right along a bus route!)