Canterbury Park · 11 hours ago
Human Resources Intern
Shakopee, MN
Internship
Onsite
InternCanterbury Park is an entertainment company known for live horse racing and year-round activities. The Human Resources Intern will gain hands-on experience in various HR functions such as recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement while contributing to projects that impact the organization.
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Responsibilities
Leads by example
Responsible for maintaining a high degree of hospitality, as well as a positive and professional demeanor at all times
Provide day-to-day support to the HR Department, including onboarding, team member engagement, communications, talent acquisition, data management, and total rewards
Participate in project-based HR initiatives, such as improving HR processes, analyzing engagement, or supporting internal training programs
Assist with new hire and rehire orientation, including preparation and processing of onboarding materials and compliance with state and federal employment laws (e.g., I-9 verification and audit log maintenance)
Support recruitment efforts by monitoring job openings
Help maintain team member recognition platforms (e.g., WorkTango) and HR communications
Assist with scanning, filing, and organizing HR records, including personnel, benefits, and pre-employment files
Shadow HR team members across different functions to gain broader organizational insight
Document contributions and prepare a final presentation or portfolio highlighting key learnings and projects
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Pursuing an Associate or Bachelor's degree in human resources, psychology or related fields or equivalent experience in a similar industry
Strong team mentality with a willingness to assist where needed to contribute to the group's success
The ability to maintain confidentiality and perform in a highly professional manner as a member of the human resources team
Strong project management skills
The ability to work independently on assigned projects using good judgement and organizational skills
Must be able to interact with guests, co-workers and vendors in a professional, courteous manner
Must be adaptable, versatile and tactful in dealing with people
Must have strong Microsoft Office experience (Word, Excel, Publisher, and Outlook)
The ability to learn quickly and work well under pressure is essential
Must be able to pass Canterbury Park's pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check and verification of work history
Must be able to attain a Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC) license
Preferred
Knowledge and/or experience verifying I-9 documentation
Benefits
Competitive pay
PT PTO
Holiday premium pay
Free live racing admission
Perks of special events
A variety of local & Canterbury Park discounts
Company
Canterbury Park
Canterbury Park is Minnesota's premier entertainment destination.
Founded in 1994
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-07-01IPO
Leadership Team
Randall Sampson
Ceo and President
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Randy Sampson
Ceo and President
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