About the role#
The Human Resource Intern will support the HR team at our manufacturing site in Richland, Michigan. This role works closely with operations leadership and team members to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of HR functions. You will assist with recruitment, employee relations, engagement, compliance, training, benefits, and HR analytics. This is a paid, rolling internship that allows for up to 20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week during school breaks.
What you'll do#
- Support the recruitment process by assisting with job requisitions, applicant screening, interview coordination, and candidate communication.
- Manage employee records, perform PeopleSoft audits, and handle compliance documentation and reporting.
- Assist with engagement action planning by gathering feedback and tracking action items.
- Participate in HR projects focused on retention, workforce planning, process improvement, or employee development.
- Partner with leadership to support the resolution of employee relations matters and participate in employee investigations.
- Coordinate HR training activities, annual benefits enrollment, and team recognition events.
- Build relationships with team members, managers, and cross-functional partners while maintaining confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, and an ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn.
- Ability to build relationships with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
- Prior HR or leadership experience through internships, academic projects, or volunteer activities is preferred.
- Exposure to manufacturing environments or familiarity with labor relations is beneficial.
Location & details#
- Location: Richland, Michigan, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time (rolling term).
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Note: This position is subject to U.S. export compliance and U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. All applicants are subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
About Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin specializes in motion and control technologies. The company provides systems for filtration, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fluid handling. It serves customers in the aerospace, mobile, and industrial markets. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the company operates in 43 countries and employs over 30,000 people.
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