Intern, Human Resources

This intern role will work a hybrid schedule out of our Columbus, Ohio office and will report to the Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer.

This is a full-time summer internship for the 2025 summer and will require someone who can work at least 40 hours per week. Start and end dates will be based on availability and business need. Must be currently enrolled and have completed at least 60 credit hours with an accredited college or university.

Pay = $18 per hour

Encova Insurance has again been recognized as a RISE Elite Top 50 internship program, making this our fifth year in a row! Rising Insurance Star Executives (RISE) is the voice of young professionals who are looking for ways to share their innovative ideas and spread a new message about who the insurance industry is. As an intern at Encova Insurance you will be part of a dynamic, results-driven team and learn to manage real world situations alongside Encova associates. Our successful internship program attracts students from across our region and our diverse opportunities ensure that our interns are provided with a wide range of learning possibilities!

Are you a Referral?

If you know a current Encova Insurance associate and would like to apply as a referral, please encourage them to submit your referral information before you submit your application. You will receive an email with a direct URL link to the Job Posting of interest. Applying through this URL link will create your referral relationship for our Talent Acquisition Team.

Unique residence requirements are listed in each job posting, please review closely for details.

Encova is only able to employ associates who reside and work within specific U.S. states. Our current policies are based on the laws in states in which we are registered for payroll. Our current footprint includes:

Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

JOB OBJECTIVE:
The Intern, Human Resources will assist with projects associated with benefits, compensation, talent acquisition, learning and development, HRIS, payroll, and other HR generalist duties.

This is a summer internship and requires the selected candidate to work at least 40 hours per week. Start and end dates will be based on availability and business need.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Under the direction of Human Resources professionals, assist with various HR duties.
2. Work with human resource staff on various projects.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
1. Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Must have completed at least 60 credit hours with an accredited college or university.
* Must be actively enrolled and pursuing a degree. Preference may be given to those pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or related field.
* Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Good computer skills.
* Good communication skills.
* Responsiveness to customer needs.
* Ability to work well with both internal and external customers.
* Initiative and desire to learn.
* Ability to multi-task.
* Strong attention to detail, including organizational skills.
* Ability to work as a dependable, collaborative team member and perform based on established standards and expectations.

This position has been evaluated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Encova Insurance makes every effort to reasonably accommodate disabilities to permit performance of the essential functions and candidates who need such accommodation are encouraged to seek it. This description reflects the nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not an all-inclusive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. It provides an accurate overview of the work and skills needed to perform this position. Because job content may change from time to time, Encova Insurance reserves the right to add and/or delete functions from this job as it deems necessary for business reasons.

Ready to join our team?
At Encova Insurance, we firmly believe that our associates drive our company's success by delivering unrivaled service to our customers. With success in mind, we make an ongoing effort to provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities.

Join us to discover a work experience where your diverse ideas will be met with enthusiasm - where you can learn and grow to your fullest potential.

What you can expect from us
Join our family of industry leaders, and let us reward you with a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package that includes but is not limited to: a 401(k), wellness programs, bonus incentive plans and flexible schedules, with an early close of the office every Friday. Additionally, Encova aspires to be an outstanding corporate citizen in all the markets we serve; we encourage and support associate participation in community initiatives through our foundations.

Encova Insurance is an EOE/E-Verify employer.