Human Resources Intern

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Intern to join our Human Resources team at Ground Up International. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in Human Resources, offering hands-on experience with finding top talent.

This is a paid, full-time internship (5 days onsite) at our office near 34th Street Herald Square. The internship will run for 6 months, with the potential to extend or convert to a full-time role based on performance and business needs. Start date: September 8, 2026.

About Ground Up

Ground Up is a premier footwear manufacturer with an integrated portfolio of licensed and owned brands, established as a leading supplier. The company’s unique capability to design and translate fashion trends offers a fresh perspective on licensed footwear. Created to fulfill the need for fun, innovative products for brand enthusiasts, Ground Up has become a recognizable brand for the whole family, standing for elevated fashion and fun. We aspire to embody core values of Service, People, Teamwork, Opportunity, Result, Innovation, and Trust.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
  • Conduct intake meetings with Hiring Managers to understand role requirements, qualifications, team structure, and hiring needs
  • Draft and maintain job descriptions and postings
  • Facilitate candidate screenings and coordinate hiring manager interviews
  • Maintain and update candidate records in the ATS/BambooHR
  • Partner with the HRBP to track candidate pipelines and provide recruiting updates/reports
  • Assist with offer preparation and onboarding handoff
  • Conduct sourcing research and build candidate pipelines
  • Support employer branding and recruiting initiatives
• Onboarding & Training
  • Assist with new hire onboarding coordination and ensure required documents are completed
  • Coordinate with Hiring Managers to create onboarding planners
  • Help maintain onboarding trackers and checklists
  • Coordinate and manage the background check process for new hires, including initiating checks, monitoring completion, and following up on outstanding items
  • Support employee training logistics, including scheduling, communications, materials, and feedback collection
  • Assist with 30/60/90-day onboarding check-ins or tracking
  • Assist HRBP with New Hire Orientations
• General HR Support
  • Provide administrative support to the HR team
  • Assist with special projects and process improvements
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Strong interest in starting a career in Human Resources and/or Talent Acquisition
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience across multiple HR disciplines
• Exposure to real-world HR processes and best practices
• Mentorship from experienced HR professionals
• Opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career in Human Resources