About the role#
As an HR Intern at ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota, you will gain hands-on experience in a global manufacturing environment. You will work alongside experienced professionals to support talent acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR operations. This role provides exposure to multiple HR disciplines to help build your professional skills.
What you'll do#
- Assist with recruiting tasks such as scheduling interviews and tracking applicants.
- Support new hire orientation and onboarding processes.
- Maintain accurate employee records and documentation while ensuring confidentiality.
- Help coordinate training activities and keep training records up to date.
- Assist with employee engagement, recognition, and communication programs.
- Support HR reporting, compliance initiatives, and internal audits.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts and various HR projects.
- Collaborate with supervisors and cross-functional teams to meet business goals.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain high attention to detail.
- Capacity to work both independently and within a team.
- Professionalism and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
- Previous internship, administrative, customer service, or office experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: North Mankato, Minnesota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $18.00 - $22.50 per hour.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About ZF Group
ZF Group is a global technology company that supplies mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial technology. Founded in 1915, the company maintains its headquarters in Friedrichshafen, Germany. It operates 162 production locations across 29 countries and employs approximately 153,000 people. The company focuses on areas including vehicle motion control, e-mobility, and integrated safety systems for manufacturers and mobility providers.
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