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Internship: Human Resources - Arden, NC

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Eaton

Internship: Human Resources - Arden, NC

Asheville, NC

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Human Resource Intern.

The hourly rate for this position is $19.38 - $24.23/hour per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

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. This internship in Human Resources is designed to provide the foundation to early career HR professionals, through fast-paced, real world, hands-on HR Generalist experience leading projects in areas such as:

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  • Talent Acquisition
  • Onboarding
  • Change Management
  • Business Acumen
  • Workforce Planning
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Employee Relations
  • Employee Engagement

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:

Basic Qualifications

  • Actively enrolled in a bachelor's degree with a focus in human resources, business, psychology, or social sciences from an accredited institution
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above (Please do not round).
  • Candidate must reside within 50 mi of Arden, NC location. No relocation is being offered.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Relevant work experience and/or HR internship experience
  • Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community

Position Criteria:

  • A desire to build a career in human resources in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • 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.
  • Transportation to and from the worksite and for incidental business travel is the responsibility of the intern; however, expenses for required and approved business travel (not including the worksite) will be reimbursed.
  • 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 early talent.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Client-provided location(s): Arden, Asheville, NC 28704, USA
Job ID: Eaton-39538Arden
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)