HR Intern

GENTHERM GmbH; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentherm Incorporated is offering a Human Resources Intern position in Novi, Michigan for a supervised summer program. The internship runs May 17, 2027 to August 6, 2027, with a cohort of 16 students and interactions with executive leaders through monthly learning sessions.

Interns complete a project related to department goals, gaining experiential learning that blends classroom knowledge with practical HR professional experience.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled and have finished their freshman year by the start of the internship program.
• Familiar with Microsoft products, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to be on-site minimum of 4 days a week at our facilities in Novi, Michigan.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Labor Relations, or similar field.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Previous work experience in an office setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support talent development and compensation processes to help promote progression roles.
• Assist in creating materials for leaders on standard processes and communications tools.
• Collect and help standardize recognition activities across businesses.
• Duties may change at any time.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in HRM or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Gentherm, we believe the next big breakthrough begins with you. As a global leader in thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies, we develop advanced systems that deliver meaningful solutions to enhance health, wellness, comfort, and efficiency in everyday life. Our products and innovations are created for you, by you.

Be part of our team where a human-centric mindset drives everything we do—from the technologies we build to the careers we support. With decades of expertise, we have pioneered advanced solutions that have become a standard expectation for consumers around the world.

The same thoughtful approach we take in developing our technologies guides how we support your career: purposeful, impactful, and tailored to you. Because when you thrive, innovation thrives.

Human Resources Intern

IMPACT and OPPORTUNITY

Our Summer Internship Program is a supervised program designed to enhance professional development by providing the chance to “test drive” Gentherm and step into our organization to learn about our culture and career possibilities for your future. Our Summer program formally runs from May 17, 2027 through August 6, 2027.

The interns will follow a cohort-style program with 15 other students, as they navigate learning Gentherm, our Mission, Values, and our Business Goals. The cohort will have the opportunity to interact and learn from Executive Leaders across the organizations through monthly learning sessions, as well as participate in both community and company events.

Students complete a predetermined project related to department goals and the student’s area of study. The program is designed to be an experiential learning that integrates knowledge learned in the classroom and practical application in a professional setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Career development / promotion planning: support talent development and compensation to develop a global process for functions/sites to facilitate planned promotions for progression roles (ex. Engineer I, II, Sr) in order to ensure equitable approaches to career planning across the organization.
• Design and develop materials to support a guide for leaders on standard processes, including promotions, career planning, and performance management. Work with the HR team to identify processes, draft documentation, and develop promotional campaigns and other communication tools to support manager utilization.
• Recognition: collect recognition activities (spot, service, etc.) across businesses to develop a standard recognition approach and process. Evaluate recognition providers to support a standard recognition delivery model.
• The information is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be currently enrolled in school and have finished their freshman year by the start of the internship program.
• Familiar with Microsoft products, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Able to be on-site minimum of 4 days a week (up to 5) at our facilities in Novi, Michigan
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Labor Relations, or similar field
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Previous work experience in an office setting preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT (US)

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best serve our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. Gentherm is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Gentherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive culture through Our Network of Engagement (ONE) where we value our differences and work together to positively impact the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company: Gentherm Incorporated

Country/Region: US

Published: Oct 19, 2026

Nearest Major Market: Detroit
Job Segment: Summer Internship, Labor Relations, Performance Management, Employee Relations, HR, Entry Level, Human Resources