ABOUT UE:
United Educators (UE) is a member-owned liability insurer serving K-12 schools, colleges and universities across the United States, with a focus on long-term partnerships. Guided by our mission to support education, we provide exceptional claims support, customized coverage and relevant risk management resources. At UE, you will join a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to delivering flexible insurance solutions, exceptional service and measurable value to our members.We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented People and Culture Intern to join our People and Culture team for the summer of 2026.
This role offers hands-on experience in various People and Culture functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, training, and administrative support. The People and Culture Intern will work closely with the team to support day-to-day People and Culture operations while gaining valuable insights into human resources management in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Hiring
- Assist in posting job openings on job boards and social media platforms.
- Screen resumes and coordinate candidate interviews.
- Support pre-employment processes such as background checks and reference verifications.
Onboarding
- Help prepare onboarding materials and assist in coordinating orientation sessions.
- Ensure new hire paperwork is completed and filed accurately.
HR Administration
- Technology & HRIS Exposure. Familiarity with or willingness to learn HRIS platforms (ADP, Cornerstone, LinkedIn Learning)
- Ability to work with data reports, audit information for accuracy, and maintain data integrity
- Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS database.
- Assist in organizing and maintaining HR documents, including contracts and performance records.
- Respond to employee inquiries or direct them to the appropriate team member.
Employee Engagement
- Support planning and execution of employee engagement activities, such as events or recognition programs.
- Assist in collecting and analyzing employee feedback through surveys or interviews.
Training and Development
- Assist in scheduling training sessions and preparing materials.
- Track attendance and collect feedback from training participants.
P&C Projects
- Participate in ongoing P&C projects such as policy updates, diversity initiatives, or process improvements.
- Conduct research on HR best practices and industry trends.
Other Duties
- Provide general administrative support to the P&C team as needed.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for P&C initiatives.
- Ability to capture concise and accurate meeting minutes, including key discussion points, decisions, and next steps
- Serve as a peer leader for the summer intern cohort, helping coordinate intern activities, sharing information, and supporting a positive and collaborative internship experience.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
- Strong interest in pursuing a career in HR
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
Benefits:
- Paid internship position
- Transportation benefits
- Hybrid schedule - employees work in our office 2-3 days per week
- Inclusive and supportive culture that embraces diverse ideas and opinions
- Professional development and hands-on experience
The below hourly range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.Hourly Range$24—$24 USD
