Human Resource Intern

About Us
MiddleGround Capital is a private equity firm focused on operational transformation. We invest in B2B industrial and specialty distribution businesses and pride ourselves on driving meaningful impact across our portfolio companies. Our Human Capital team plays a critical role in building culture, developing talent, and scaling strategic people initiatives.

Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Intern to join our Human Capital team. This internship offers hands-on experience in multiple facets of HR within the fast-paced, high-impact world of private equity. You’ll contribute to initiatives that shape employee engagement, internal communications, training programs, and organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and coordination of employee engagement and communications initiatives
• Assist with training program logistics, content updates, and post-training evaluations
• Contribute to strategic projects such as process mapping, internal surveys, SharePoint enhancements, and DEI initiatives
• Collaborate with team members to update and refine the firm’s competency matrix and HR frameworks for personal and professional development
• Participate in team meetings, capture key takeaways, and support tracking of project milestones and deliverables
• Ensure thorough documentation and provide support across day-to-day HR initiatives and operational activities
• Collaborate with the Human Capital team to support recruiting efforts for both and full time and part-time internship roles 
• Support and coordinate components of the intern program, including outreach, onboarding, and program communications
• Assist with enhancements to HR systems and processes using platforms such as Asana, Dropbox, and Paylocity

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to real-world HR strategy and execution in a dynamic, high-performing firm
• Opportunities to collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• Contribute to meaningful initiatives that drive business outcomes
• A front-row seat to the intersection of private equity and people strategy

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, or other related fields 
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel); experience with SharePoint, Dropbox, and Asana is a plus