MEMIC · 4 hours ago
Human Resources Internship
Portland, Maine
Internship
Onsite
InternMEMIC is committed to providing a comprehensive internship experience in Human Resources. As an HR Intern, you will engage in analyzing HR processes, identifying inefficiencies, and designing innovative solutions while collaborating with team members and stakeholders.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Choose Your Process: Pick an HR process that interests you — job requisitions, leave requests, recruitment, onboarding, you name it. You’ll work with your HR mentor to make sure it’s the right fit for improvement
Research & Discover
Interview HR team members and business partners
Identify what’s confusing, frustrating, or slowing things down
Use surveys if helpful to gather broader feedback
Analyze the Pain Points
Map out the current process
Highlight where delays, confusion, or inefficiencies occur
Identify the top areas that need attention
Brainstorm Solutions
Think creatively and practically. Your ideas might include:
Digital checklists
A chatbot for FAQs
Better use of existing systems
Streamlined workflows
Choose a solution that’s both innovative and realistic
Pitch Your Idea
Build a slide deck that tells the story: the problem, the pain points, and your proposed solution
Present your pitch to the HR team and selected business partners
Build the Implementation Plan
Outline timelines, steps, and resources needed
Begin implementing your solution if time allows
Additional Opportunities
Participate in HR planning meetings
Support HR, Payroll, and Benefits teams on various projects
Help enhance company community engagement and volunteer initiatives
Qualification
Required
Pursuing an Associate's degree or higher
Creative problem‑solving and analytical thinking
Ability to collaborate with team members and business partners
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Company
MEMIC
MEMIC is Maine's workers' compensation insurer, through Maine Employers Mutual Insurance Company.
Founded in 1993
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$70M2025-12-10Debt Financing· $70M
2021-04-28Series D
Leadership Team
Michael Bourque
President and CEO
Catherine Lamson, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, WCP®
Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
2025-11-11
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