Human Resources Intern

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.

• 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

• 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

• Support employee engagement initiatives and events
• Assist with internal communications, including newsletters and announcements
• Help coordinate employee recognition programs and activities

• Support HR compliance activities and audits
• Assist with updating HR policies, procedures, and templates
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while handling sensitive employee information

• 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 Power Point
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to take on new challenges

• 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

• Hands-on experience across multiple areas of Human Resources, including recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR operations
• Mentorship from HR professionals committed to your growth and development
• Exposure to real-world HR processes and business operations
• Opportunities to build skills in communication, organization, project coordination, and customer service
• A collaborative and inclusive environment where your contributions make an impact
• The opportunity to explore a career in Human Resources while gaining meaningful professional experience

• This is an on-site position based in Columbia, Missouri.
• Candidates must be located within commuting distance of the facility, as relocation assistance is not available for this role.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future sponsorship requirements. Schneider Electric will not sponsor employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.

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