Ruan Transportation Management Systems

Human Resources Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

Ruan Transportation Management Systems  •  Des Moines, IA (Hybrid)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

This HR internship position offers a hybrid model with a mix of on-site at the Ruan Center located downtown Des Moines and remote work.

This opportunity is available to start in Spring 2027 and continue through Summer 2027.

Great opportunity to work with an experienced team of recruiters hiring for a wide variety of positions / locations and play a role in enhancing the candidate experience!

The purpose of the internship position is to develop college students that are pursuing a career in supply chain, transportation, accounting, human resources, IT, or applicable division. Interns may be exposed to a variety of projects and activities that occur within the transportation business. Interns will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college and demonstrate abilities in the workplace. The position is temporary, nonexempt, part-time/hourly.

Carrying out the Company's organizational values and operating in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies are required functions. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • % of TIME SPENT
  • Duties may include assisting in the preparation of reports and presentation material 25%
  • Provide day-to-day business activities focused on meeting internal and external customer needs 25%
  • Fully support financial business case analysis 25%
  • Participate in major cost and process improvement initiatives and projects, and provide technical support in managing the business unit's financial performance. 20%
  • Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required. 5%"

Qualifications

  • Education: Some College Courses Preferred
  • Course(s) of Study: Supply Chain, Logistics, Human Resources, IT
  • Experience: none
  • Type of Experience:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

  1. Must be able to commit to Ruan's value statement by acting with integrity in everything we do.
  2. Must be able to meet behavioral expectations and perform in alignment with our guiding principles: safety, people, customer, performance, and continuous improvement.
  3. Effective project management skills.
  4. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  5. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Ruan Transportation Management Systems

About Ruan Transportation Management Systems

About Ruan

Founded in 1932, Ruan is a family-owned transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services. With more than 90 years of transportation and logistics experience, Ruan is one of the top 10 privately owned transportation service companies in the country. The company operates in 48 states and has more than 300 locations nationwide.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Des Moines, Iowa
Year Founded
1932
Website
ruan.com
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