Human Resources Intern

Job Description {#jobDescriptionHeading translate=""} Kickstart your career with a hands-on Human Resources Internship at Schneider Electric in Columbia, Missouri. This on-site opportunity offers valuable experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR operations while working alongside experienced HR professionals. Designed for students balancing academic commitments, this internship is part-time (17.5 hours per week) during the Spring 2027 semester, with the opportunity to transition to a full-time internship during Summer 2027. ## What will you do? ### Recruitment & Onboarding - Assist with posting job openings and managing candidate applications - Support resume reviews and interview scheduling - Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process - Assist with onboarding activities, including orientation preparation and new hire documentation ### HR Administration - Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy - Support HR reporting and documentation efforts - Assist with scheduling meetings, training sessions, and team events - Help maintain HR systems and databases under the guidance of the HR team ### Employee Experience & Engagement - Support employee engagement initiatives and events - Assist with internal communications, including newsletters and announcements - Help coordinate employee recognition programs and activities ### Compliance & Policies - Support HR compliance activities and audits - Assist with updating HR policies, procedures, and templates - Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while handling sensitive employee information ## What qualifications will make you successful? ### Required Qualifications - Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field - Strong organizational and time management skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - High attention to detail and accuracy - Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint - Eagerness to learn and willingness to take on new challenges ### Preferred Qualifications - Previous internship, campus leadership, volunteer, or work experience - Experience coordinating projects, events, or team activities - Familiarity with recruiting, onboarding, or employee engagement activities - Experience using Microsoft Excel for data organization, reporting, or analysis