HR Strategy and Operations Intern

This is not a typical summer internship.

Mac Lean-Fogg is seeking a high-potential HR Summer Intern to join our Farmington Hills manufacturing facility
. This role is designed for an ambitious, business-minded student who wants real exposure to how Human Resources drives performance in a manufacturing environment.

You will work directly with HR and site leadership on meaningful initiatives that impact hiring, employee development, engagement, and process improvement. You will not observe from sidelines. You will analyze, build, improve, and deliver.

This internship is ideal for a rising junior or senior who wants to modernize HR, leverage technology more effectively, and contribute to strategic people initiatives in an industrial setting.

High performers may have the opportunity to extend into the fall semester or transition into a Co-Op.

• Supporting full-cycle recruiting efforts for hourly and professional roles
• Enhancing the candidate and new hire experience
• Assisting with onboarding and early employee engagement initiatives
• Partnering on HR data analysis and reporting to support better decision-making
• Evaluating and improving HR processes for efficiency and scalability
• Supporting talent development initiatives and training coordination
• Leveraging technology and AI tools to improve administrative workflows
• Assisting with employee communications and site-level engagement activities
• Contributing to special projects tied to continuous improvement within the facility

This role blends operations, analytics, technology, and people strategy.

• Strong intellectual curiosity and business acumen
• High initiative with the ability to work independently
• Analytical thinking and comfort working with data
• Professional maturity and sound judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort navigating technology platforms and learning new systems quickly
• Interest in process improvement and operational efficiency
• Ability to build credibility with manufacturing leaders and frontline employees

You should be comfortable moving between the shop floor and the office, understanding that HR in manufacturing is both strategic and hands-on.

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Availability to work on-site at our Farmington Hills manufacturing facility during the summer
• Strong academic performance and demonstrated leadership involvement

• Prior internship or leadership experience in a professional setting
• Interest in manufacturing, industrial operations, or operational leadership
• Exposure to HR systems, data analytics, or process improvement tools
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools or automation to increase efficiency
• Interest in pursuing a long-term career in Human Resources or operations

At Mac Lean-Fogg, you will gain exposure to a 100-year manufacturing organization that partners with leading automotive and industrial customers across the globe. This internship offers more than experience. It offers responsibility, visibility, and the chance to make a measurable impact.

If you want to build your career, not just your resume, this opportunity was designed for you.

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