Human Resources Intern

Festo

HR Intern working with experienced professionals in an innovative and fast-paced engineering environment. Gaining hands-on experience in HR processes, employee engagement, and administration.

Posted 6/4/2026internshipIslandia • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with day‑to‑day HR tasks including document preparation, data entry, employee file maintenance, and HR system updates.
Support new hire onboarding by preparing welcome materials, tracking required documents, and helping ensure a smooth first‑day experience.
Help schedule interviews and communicate with candidates as needed.
Contribute to planning and executing engagement activities, recognition programs, and HR‑led events.
Assist with compiling HR metrics, updating spreadsheets, and preparing reports for HR leadership.
Help maintain compliance documentation and support audits or policy updates as assigned.
Participate in ongoing HR initiatives such as process improvements, employee surveys, or system enhancements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Above average communication/written skills, ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and convey a positive image at all times.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Experience with computers and software packages.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Festo is an equal opportunity employer
We believe that the best way to attract and retain a diverse workforce is to encourage a culture of inclusion within our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data entrydocument preparationHR metrics compilationreport preparationcompliance documentationprocess improvementsemployee surveyssystem enhancements

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailcommunication skillswritten skillsconfidentialityinterpersonal skills