HR Intern

Job Summary

Join SPX’s Human Resources team as a 2026 Summer Intern. Gain hands‑on experience supporting core HR functions while contributing to employee engagement initiatives and daily operations. This internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related fields who want exposure to HR in a global manufacturing organization.

• Support day‑to‑day HR operations, including maintaining employee records, updating HR systems, and preparing documentation.
• Assist with recruitment activities such as posting job descriptions, reviewing resumes, and participating in onboarding.
• Contribute to employee engagement and development initiatives, including organizing events, supporting training programs, and gathering feedback.
• Partner with HR team members to ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, and confidentiality standards.
• Gain exposure to HR systems (HRIS/payroll), talent development programs, and organizational processes that support business strategy.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with HRIS systems, ATS (applicant tracking systems), or payroll software.
• Participation in student HR associations, SHRM student chapters, or business clubs.
• Experience in customer service, office administration, or student leadership roles.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Coursework in HR management, employment law, organizational behavior, or labor relations is helpful.
• Cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Position may require working occasionally outside normal work hours.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Keyboarding/typing proficiency.
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or paper copy.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally.

• Intern and co‑op positions are paid, with housing stipends for students who are not local to the Cuba, Missouri area.
• Generous and flexible paid time off, including personal, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave.
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one.
• Competitive and performance‑based compensation packages and bonus plans.
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs.

SPX is an affirmative‑action and equal‑opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.