Human Resources Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

This is a part-time, temporary internship opportunity that encourages creativity and innovation. Interns support their assigned team with a variety of projects and administrative work, performing meaningful work that can be added to a resume upon completion. This program serves as a pipeline for many entry-level full-time positions for top performing interns.

Responsibilities

• Work with HR team members to manage the summer internship program and support intern training and development programs
• Partner with the talent management team and various lines of business to gather and enhance employee development tools
• Work closely with the HR team to develop training courses and curriculum for the learning management system
• Coordinate with talent management and HR data teams to track and report on training metrics
• Focus primarily on Talent Management projects while gaining exposure to other HR topics and functional areas through collaboration with the broader HR team
• Support general HR administrative work as needed
• Apply coursework knowledge to projects and implement solutions or recommendations
• Work with both a manager and a mentor for guidance throughout the program
• Deliver a final presentation of project results and make business recommendations to the department, team members, and company leadership

Qualifications

• Have completed at least sophomore year of college; graduates are welcome to apply
• All degree programs will be considered
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution required
• Demonstrate a strong interest in talent management topics such as learning and development, employee relations, performance management, career development, employee engagement, or organizational effectiveness
• Comfortable handling information with professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, and respect for confidentiality
• Exhibit core disciplines: Teamwork, Communication, Critical Thinking, Integrity, Self-Discipline, and Adaptability

Benefits

• Mock interviews and resume review with the talent management team
• LinkedIn training to build and develop a personal profile and learn about the value of online professional networking
• DISC Assessment coursework on how to use results to improve teamwork, communication, and productivity in the workplace
• "Company Insiders" Training – listen to current employees' success stories and learn about the company and each department

About the company: Merchants Bancorp is a diversified bank holding company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, operating multiple lines of business including multifamily housing and healthcare facility financing and servicing, mortgage warehouse financing, retail and correspondent residential mortgage banking, agricultural lending, and traditional community banking. Merchants Capital was established in August 1990 as a mortgage banking firm specializing in multifamily housing and healthcare facilities finance, and is a premier provider and servicer of Multifamily, Affordable, Healthcare, and Student Housing financing.