HR Consultant Intern

Schneider Electric; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a part‑time HR Consultant Intern in Raleigh, offering hands‑on exposure to onboarding, employee relations, and people analytics. You will work with experienced HR professionals on meaningful projects and build practical skills across engagement, reporting, and process improvements.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an HR degree, have strong communication and organizational skills, and can thrive in a hybrid Raleigh Hub environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Professional communication and customer-focused mindset.
• High energy, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid environment from the Raleigh Hub office.

Responsibilities

• Assist onboarding and orientation activities, including policies, benefits, and badge coordination.
• Partner with HR on projects, reporting, people data analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with employee engagement programs and events that strengthen workplace culture.
• Manage local communications for employees and managers while helping respond to routine HR‑related questions.
• Support day‑to‑day HR operations and contribute to projects that improve the employee experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused mindset

Organizational skills

Proactive learner

Education

HR-related degree (pursuing)

Job description

Curious about a career in Human Resources? Join Schneider Electric as an HR Consultant Intern and gain hands‑on experience supporting employees, leaders, and HR initiatives at a Fortune 500 company. You'll work alongside experienced HR professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and build practical skills through real-world exposure to employee relations, onboarding, process improvement, employee engagement, and people analytics.

Location: Raleigh Hub, Morrisville, NC
Hours: part-time for Spring Semester (17.5 hrs/week), full-time for Summer (40 hrs/week)

What will you do?

• Support new hire onboarding and orientation activities, including local HR policies, benefits processes, and security badge coordination
• Partner with the HR team on strategic projects, reporting, people data analysis, and process improvement initiatives
• Assist with employee engagement programs and special events that strengthen workplace culture
• Manage local communications for employees and managers while helping respond to routine HR‑related questions
• Support day‑to‑day HR operations and contribute to projects that improve the employee experience

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources Management or a related field
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
• Professional communication skills and a customer‑focused mindset
• High level of energy, initiative, and willingness to learn
• Previous work, leadership, or volunteer experience preferred
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid environment from our Raleigh Hub office

What's in it for me?

• Exposure to multiple areas of Human Resources, including onboarding, employee relations, engagement, reporting, and process improvement
• Hands‑on project experience that strengthens your resume and professional skill set
• Mentorship from experienced HR professionals who are invested in your development
• Opportunities to contribute to initiatives that impact employees and business outcomes
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that encourages continuous learning and professional growth

Important Eligibility Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Schneider Electric does not provide employment visa sponsorship (including H-1B, OPT, or CPT), relocation assistance, or future visa support for this position.

Ready To Launch Your HR Career?

If you're eager to learn, contribute, and grow in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you. We value you. It's more than just pay and benefits- it's a meaningful investment in you.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD $23.00 - $27.50 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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