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.
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

What's in it for me?


* 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 environm...