HR Intern

HR Intern (Fall 2026) — Normal, IL

$16.00 - $18.00/hour. In-office internship, October through December 2026, with paid time off, mentorship, and a path to full-time opportunities with a 100+ store group.

At Premium Loaves, we move fast, execute flawlessly, and take care of our people — just like we do our sandwiches. We’re looking for an HR Intern to support our Human Resources team while gaining hands-on experience in core HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, personnel records, payroll support, and benefits administration. This is for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and interested in building a career in Human Resources.

What you’ll own

Employee Lifecycle

• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy.

Payroll & Benefits

• Support payroll preparation.
• Assist with benefits administration.

HR Team Support

• Complete general HR administrative projects and provide support to the HR team as needed.
• Perform other HR and administrative duties as assigned.

What you need

• 18 or older
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and HR practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• Prior internship or relevant coursework in accounting or HR is a plus
• Familiarity with accounting software or HRIS systems is a plus

Pay and benefits

• $16.00 - $18.00/hour
• Hands-on experience in HR functions
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunity for future full-time employment
• Paid Time Off

Where this goes
This internship runs September through December 2026, with potential for extension or future full-time opportunities based on performance. Many of our store and corporate leaders started in entry-level roles and advanced through performance. With 100+ stores across eight states and active growth, there's real room to build your HR career here.

About us: This franchisee is an affiliate of several entities that independently own and operate Jimmy John's locations. Based in Illinois, we operate 100+ stores across Colorado, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin, and Washington, and we're still growing.

Ready to get started? Apply today — we review applications daily.