HR Summer Intern 2026

Your Opportunity

Scion is seeking a motivated Human Resources Intern to support a variety of HR functions, including pre-hire and onboarding activities, payroll and HRIS data support, compliance documentation, company policies, and employee engagement initiatives. The HR Intern is a detail-oriented, organized individual eager to learn in a fast-paced, corporate environment. This role requires professionalism, discretion, and a strong customer-service mindset. The position may also involve general administrative and clerical support to assist with day-to-day office operations and HR projects. This is an in-office, temporary internship opportunity based at our Chicago headquarters and is ideal for students or recent graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in human resources.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-hire and onboarding activities across the portfolio, gaining exposure to the full hiring lifecycle.
• Support the preparation of offer letters, background checks, and drug screen scheduling; help track progress and communicate updates to hiring managers under supervision.
• Serve as a first-line support resource by directing corporate and property staff HR questions to the appropriate team members.
• Learn and develop a working knowledge of UKG Pro, Greenhouse Recruiting, and Greenhouse Onboarding, by assisting with new hire onboarding, benefits administration, and employee data changes.
• Gain foundational knowledge of employment laws and HR & TA compliance through training, shadowing, and guided application in daily tasks.
• Help update and maintain staffing changes in UKG Pro and internal HR & TA tracking tools, ensuring accurate records and timely communication.
• Build interpersonal and professional communication skills while collaborating with team members and supporting HR initiatives.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to help resolve employee-related questions and support positive workplace operations.
• Assist with maintaining electronic personnel files to support organization and compliance standards.
• Support the handling, tracking, and follow‑up of HR & TA mail and correspondence.
• Help compile and update reports related to HR & TA activity and ongoing projects.
• Contribute ideas and observe best practices related to HR & TA processes, policies, training, and operational efficiencies.
• Develop strong working relationships across departments while learning how HR & TA partners with the broader organization.

What We Require

• Experience using Microsoft Office suite
• Maintains discretion and confidentiality with sensitive business and personal information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Operational Details

• Working hours consist of standard daytime business hours.
• Position is located on-site 5 days a week at our corporate office in Chicago. 
• This is a intern position with an expected employment term of 4-8 weeks. 

* This is a paid internship, pay rate is $25/hr.