HR Intern (Fall 2026)

Panasonic Connect North America; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Educational Assistance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time-Off

Job summary

Panasonic Connect North America is seeking an HR Intern to support recruiting, onboarding, HRIS, compensation and L&D initiatives in Newark, NJ. The role runs from early September, with duties spanning data analysis, policy updates, and records management in Workday.

You will learn HR processes, contribute to management reporting, and join groups addressing engagement and benefits. The internship emphasizes proactive learning and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing Bachelor’s Degree (Junior/Senior) in HR, Labor Relations, Business or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in HR management activities.
• Research, compile and analyze data for special personnel projects and reports.
• Learn processes and tools for managing employee performance and development.
• Assist in updating HR policies and procedures.
• Create and update records in Workday (job profiles, requisitions, org profiles, employee changes).
• Participate in working groups on engagement, welfare insurance, and other topics.
• Proactively seek opportunities to learn and improve HR processes beyond assigned tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

MS Office

Written and verbal communication

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Labor Relations, Business or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Overview

The Human Resources Intern will assist the team with a wide range of projects related to recruiting, onboarding, HRIS, compensation, and L/D.

Responsibilities

• This internship will start in early September*

What You’ll Get To Do

• Provide support in to HR management
• Research, compile and analyze data for special personnel projects and reports
• Learn the process and tools for managing employee performance and development
• Assist in the research and the updating or creating of HR policies and procedures
• Assist in the creation and updating for records in workday to include; creating job profiles, requisitions, org profiles, employee changes
• Participate in working groups including but not limited engagement, welfare insurance, and others.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to learn, improve processes, and contribute to HR projects beyond assigned tasks

What You’ll Bring

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing Bachelor’s Degree (Junior/Senior) or higher majoring in HR, Labor Relations, Business or other related field

Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints in a timely manner.
• Proficient PC Skills, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
• Ability to communicate successfully with all levels of employees and management.
• Proficient verbal and written skills
• Proactive and demonstrates initiative

Benefits & Perks – What’s In It For You

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.

We Take Opportunity Seriously

At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

The wage range below is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. *The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic.