Legal & Human Resources Intern

About the Role

Our summer internship program is an excellent opportunity to tie what you have learned in the classroom into real-world experience. The program consists of an 11-week immersion into Werner Enterprises.

Internship Overview

• Paid internship that includes dedicated job training and learning opportunities
• Located at our Corporate Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska (some remote and off-site opportunities may be available)
• Collaborative, inclusive work environment
• Real-world experience
• Paid housing/housing assistance may be available
• Accounting major required
• Exposure to Workday Financials

Responsibilities

• Assist with leaves and unemployment administration and responses
• Assist with Placement Driver Investigations
• Assist with process documentation
• Assist with administrative work in Workday
• Assist in maintaining and opening of jobs on our careers site, job boards
• Assist with resume screening to identify qualified candidates
• Assist with recruiter phone screens
• Coordinate interview scheduling with hiring managers
• Assist with the administration and management of all pre-employment screening
• Review Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to ensure alignment with established company templates, standards, and legal requirements
• Assist with maintaining the legacy contract management system (iView), including reviewing contract terms, verifying expiration dates, researching potential amendments, and removing expired agreements as appropriate
• Support the migration and maintenance of commercial contracts in Salesforce
• Monitor the Content Compliance Tool to ensure proper functionality, review compliance results, and assist with implementing approved remediation efforts in coordination with the Safety team
• Manage and respond to data subject requests
• Conduct legal research on various topics to support legal review and decision-making
• Assist with reviewing, organizing, and categorizing historical company documents, including physical records

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity
• A proactive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn
• Experience with Google Workspace preferred
• Previous internship or part-time experience in an administrative or people-facing role preferred

Internship Development Activities

• Lessons with Leaders Sessions
• Mentor Program
• Intern Activities
• Community Support Events
• Networking
• Summer Project Proposal and Presentation

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.