Human Resources Intern

Become a part of the Economy Team!

A Little About Us

What started as a family business in a small, two-story building at 219 S. Ochoa in 1958 now includes multiple sites, a distribution center, and a customer service center, with goals of further expansion in the near future. As a family-run business, we care about the people and areas we serve. Our market knowledge, cross-border partnerships, export services, and professional bilingual team have helped make Economy Wholesale Grocers the regional leader in wholesale commerce, serving the U.S. and Mexico.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day HR administrative activities and projects.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, and new-hire onboarding activities.
• Maintain and organize employee records and HRIS information.
• Assist with attendance, timekeeping, and payroll-related processes.
• Support employee benefits, open enrollment, and leave administration.
• Prepare HR documents, reports, spreadsheets, and employee communications.
• Assist with training, employee engagement, and HR projects.
• Support performance management and employee relations documentation under HR direction.
• Assist with HR compliance and recordkeeping activities.
• Gain exposure to workplace safety and HR practices within a warehouse/distribution environment.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What You’ll Learn

This internship is designed to provide practical exposure to the employee lifecycle, including:

• Recruiting and talent acquisition
• Onboarding and employee orientation
• HRIS and personnel records
• Benefits and leave administration
• Attendance and timekeeping
• Payroll support
• Employee relations and performance management
• HR compliance and documentation
• Employee engagement and communication
• HR reporting and analytics
• Workplace safety and operational HR
• Professional HR practices and confidentiality

Qualifications

• Sophomore-Senior, currently enrolled in a college or university program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Previous administrative experience is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.