HR Intern

Kickstart your career in Human Resources with Schneider Electric! As an HR Intern based in Lexington, Kentucky, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting core HR initiatives while partnering closely with the local Human Resources team.

This opportunity is designed for students who are passionate about people, data, process improvement, and talent acquisition.

Throughout the internship, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that impact employee experience, talent strategies, and HR operations while developing foundational skills in HR, recruiting, analytics, and project management.
What will you do?


* Lead and facilitate a file conversion project to improve document organization, accessibility, and compliance within HR systems.


* Participate in HR pilot programs and provide thoughtful, actionable feedback to support continuous improvement efforts for the Lexington HR Team.


* Support Talent Acquisition activities, including candidate engagement, interview coordination, recruiting event preparation, and administrative processes.


* Analyze and manage HR data to identify trends, maintain data accuracy, and support reporting needs.


* Assist with employee engagement initiatives and HR programs throughout the site.


* Partner with HR team members on special projects that support business and employee objectives.


* Maintain confidentiality while handling employee information and sensitive data.


* Support process documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.

What are the key skills we are looking for?


* Communication: Communicate effectively with employees, candidates, leaders, and HR partners in both written and verbal formats.


* Organization & Attention to Detail: Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and data sets while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.


* Data Analysis: Interpret HR data, identify trends, and provide insights that support business decisions.


* Problem Solving: Approach challenges with curiosity and develop practical solutions to improve processes and employee experiences.


* Collaboration: Work effectively across teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders.


* Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced environment while balancing changing priorities and project needs.


* Confidentiality & Professionalism: Handle sensitive employee information with integrity and discretion.

What qualifications will make you successful?


* Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, Communications, or a related field.


* Expected graduation date of May 2027 or later.


* Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


* Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.


* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.


* Ability to analyze data and present findings in a clear, meaningf...