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HR Project Intern

AT Eaton
Eaton

HR Project Intern

Menomonee Falls, WI

What you'll do:

We make what matters work.
You want to make an impact in the world. At Eaton, we're solving some of the toughest challenges on the planet. Our Early Talent Programs open up an exciting world of opportunities for you to make a difference on a global scale. As part of these programs, you'll dive headfirst into real-world problems, honing the skills you need to develop into a top-tier leader. Your assignments are more than tasks and busy work, they're your chance to drive innovation in intelligent power management and shape the future of our company. And now for the best part - you won't be on a solo mission. You'll team up with seasoned leaders, gaining diverse experiences that'll drive you forward to reach your career goals.

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It's time to make connections, get energized, and power ahead.

Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. The salary for this role ranges from $20.77 - $25.96 per hour.

Position Overview:

During the 12-week paid internship, students will work on projects that have a measurable impact on our business while being coached and mentored by Eaton HR professionals and various stakeholders within the Industrial Control Division. This internship is focused on the new employee experience for our internal and external hires. It will provide exposure to several different functions and opportunities to work on project management and presentation skills. The role is designed to provide the foundation to early career project work through fast-paced, real world, hands-on experience supporting areas such as:

• The redesign of our Division's Sharepoint site, to improve communication and efficiencies
• Digitalization of onboarding resources for our employees to impact the employee experience

In addition to your valuable on the job learning, interns participate in robust programming including professional development activities, cross-functional projects, senior leader exposure, networking events, and visits to other Eaton sites. These events will help you gain exposure to the many exciting opportunities that lie ahead of you as you build your career at Eaton.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • Actively enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree Program with an Accredited institution
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher (please don't round)
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future
  • Relocation is not provided for this role, the candidate must be located within 50 miles of Menomonee Falls, WI

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Relevant work experience in digital marketing or HR
  • Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community

Position Criteria:

  • Highly skilled communicator, strong analytical, and presentation skills
  • Ability to execute with minimal direction and prepared to navigate change with patience, optimism, and poise
  • Intellectually curious; always willing to probe deeper to understand organizational behavior and performance
  • The summer internship culminates with a formal presentation where students showcase their success stories to leaders of the organization and receive feedback on their performance

Client-provided location(s): Menomonee Falls, WI 53051, USA
Job ID: Eaton-42524MenomoneeFalls
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)