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Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana State Personnel Department (INSPD):

As an agency operating a shared services model, we provide the executive branch of state government with top-notch Human Resources services. INSPD has a dedicated team of human resources professionals working in many capacities, including director-level, generalists, and specialists in each discipline of human resources. Joining our team will open the door to many opportunities for lateral and upward mobility.

Governor’s Summer Intern – SPD Employee Relations Legal:

The Governor’s Summer Internship Program (GSI) is designed to give college students real-world, hands-on experience in their desired field of study to enhance marketability upon graduation. Participation in the program will offer students a multitude of experiences including networking with state employees, resume building and soft skills workshops, agency head panels, and much more.

The intern will be tasked with responsibilities and projects related to Employee Relations and will have the ability to job shadow or work on tasks/projects with our SPD Field HR Generalists and/or other divisions.

The ideal candidate for this internship will be a current law student with an interest in practicing employment law upon graduation.

Salary Statement : 

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $16.24 per hour.

A Day in the Life:

The intern will assist the Employee Relations legal team in:

• responding to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Indiana Civil Rights charges,
• providing consultation and guidance to agency executives and local office staff regarding human resources functions/issues (e.g. employee relations, policy and procedures),
• ensuring compliance with relevant state and federal employment regulations and apprising agency personnel of their responsibilities under such regulations;
• developing and presenting training (individual or group) to employees, supervisors, managers, and HR professionals throughout the State, and
• reviewing and making recommendations on proposed changes to relevant policies and procedures.

What You'll Need for Success:

• Must be currently enrolled as a law student with an accredited law school.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment.
• Be highly motivated and take initiative to learn more about the human resources industry.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Be observant and ask questions.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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