HR Intern

Tecan Austria GmbH; United States; On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Tecan is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Intern to join our People & Organization team in Morrisville, NC. This internship provides a hands-on opportunity to support day-to-day HR operations and contribute to projects that enhance the employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

You will work alongside the HR team on onboarding, records management, templates, interview scheduling, engagement initiatives, and HR reporting, gaining exposure to HR disciplines and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding and new hire orientation activities.
• Assist with employee records maintenance and HR documentation.
• Create and maintain HR templates, forms, and electronic documents.
• Support interview scheduling and recruiting coordination.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs.
• Prepare HR reports, presentations, and process documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Professionalism and discretion

Learning agility

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Human Resources, Business Admin, Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

HR information systems (HRIS)

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Human Resources Intern

Position Summary

Tecan is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Intern to join our People & Organization team in Morrisville, NC. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while supporting the day‑to‑day operations of the HR team and contributing to projects that enhance the employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

Working alongside members of the People & Organization team, the intern will support a variety of HR activities and projects while gaining exposure to multiple Human Resources disciplines based on business priorities and organizational needs. This opportunity is ideal for students or individuals interested in exploring careers in Human Resources, business administration, or people management while developing practical business skills in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Example Projects

Depending on business priorities during the internship, opportunities may include:

• Supporting onboarding and new hire orientation activities
• Assisting with employee records management and HR documentation
• Creating and maintaining HR templates, forms, and electronic documents
• Supporting interview scheduling and recruiting coordination
• Assisting with employee engagement and recognition initiatives
• Preparing HR reports, presentations, and process documentation

Human Resources Operations

• Assist with onboarding and new hire orientation activities.
• Support employee record maintenance while ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Assist with HR data entry, audits, and document management.
• Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets, and presentations as needed.
• Assist with creating and maintaining HR templates, forms, process documentation, and fillable electronic forms.

Talent Acquisition

• Assist with interview scheduling and candidate communications.
• Coordinate interview logistics and recruiting activities.

Employee Engagement

• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs.
• Support employee events, wellness activities, and community engagement initiatives.
• Help prepare communications and presentation materials for HR activities.

Qualifications

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:

• Human Resources
• Business Administration
• Management
• Organizational Leadership
• Or a related field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Preferred

• Previous internship, administrative, or customer service experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, or HR information systems.
• Interest in Human Resources, talent acquisition, employee engagement, or organizational development.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Organization and attention to detail
• Professionalism and integrity
• Learning agility
• Initiative
• Collaboration and teamwork

This internship is designed to provide a balance of meaningful project work and hands‑on learning opportunities. While supporting the day‑to‑day activities of the People & Organization team, the selected candidate will gain exposure to HR operations, onboarding, talent acquisition, employee engagement, process improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration. The specific projects will vary based on business needs during the internship, providing practical experience and insight into how Human Resources supports organizational success.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an office environment.
• Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods.
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Why Join Tecan?

At Tecan, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that enhance the employee experience while gaining exposure to multiple areas of Human Resources. Working alongside experienced HR professionals, you'll develop practical business skills, strengthen your communication and organizational abilities, and gain valuable experience supporting people initiatives in a global life sciences organization.

Salary Range: $21.00–$24.00 per hour

(Salary will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with industry data.)