HR Intern (Mon-Fri 10:00am - 2:30pm)

The Human Resources Intern provides administrative and operational support to the HR team in a fast-paced warehouse and logistics environment. This role assists with employee records, onboarding paperwork, compliance tracking, and day-to-day HR operations while gaining exposure to core HR functions including workforce support, regulatory compliance, and process execution.

Key Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Maintain and organize employee records and HR documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality
• Assist with onboarding processes, including preparing new hire packets, coordinating orientation logistics, and tracking completion of required documentation
• Support maintenance of personnel files, including onboarding paperwork, compliance forms, and employment records
• Perform data entry and updates in HR systems to ensure employee information is current and accurate
• Provide administrative and operational support to the HR team in a high-volume, hourly workforce environment
• Respond to basic employee inquiries and direct questions to appropriate HR team members as needed
• Assist with compliance tracking, including safety training, certifications, and audit readiness documentation
• Support HR projects, audits, and process improvements as assigned
• Maintain documentation related to timekeeping, attendance, and workforce reporting

Abilities

• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with a sense of urgency
• Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Interact professionally with employees across all levels, including hourly workforce
• Follow established processes while adapting to changing priorities
• Work both independently and as part of a team

Skills

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Data entry, recordkeeping, and document control skills
• Ability to review and organize large volumes of information efficiently
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Basic analytical skills with the ability to identify inconsistencies in data or documentation
• Ability to learn and navigate HRIS  and timekeeping systems
• Organizational and prioritization skills in a deadline-driven environment
• Customer service orientation with a professional and responsive approach
• Basic understanding of workplace documentation standards and compliance requirements

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

RK Qualities

• Adherence to all RK Safety, Quality, ISO and HR policies and standards.

RK Logistics Group will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if RK Logistics Group is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

RK Logistics Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. In accordance with EEOC guidelines, we do not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. All employees have the right to work in an environment that respects their rights and protects them from retaliation for asserting those rights.