Human Resource Business Partner Intern

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned organization, offers a full-time Summer 2027 Internship in Human Resources. The intern will support HRBP activities, assist with reporting, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing and corporate environment.

You will gain hands-on exposure to employee relations, talent management, workforce analytics, and HR operations while developing foundational strategic HR skills in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, Industrial Relations or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service approach.
• Aptitude in problem-solving.
• Desire to work as a team with a results-driven approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist HRBPs in supporting leaders and employees.
• Support workforce analytics, reporting and presentations.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and maintain confidentiality.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules
• Assist with performance management processes and documentation.
• Support talent review and succession planning activities.
• Assist in the development of employment-related policies and practices
• Compile and analyze HR metrics (Headcount, Turnover, Attrition, Workforce Planning, Team Member Engagement)
• Assist team members with questions or concerns around career development, policies or leadership, or issues with fellow team members
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs.
• Support investigations by maintaining documentation and tracking action items.
• Help coordinate employee communication efforts.
• Participate in onboarding and orientation activities.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support hiring activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve efficiency.
• Assist with documentation of HR procedures and best practices.
• Participate in cross-functional HR projects and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in HR projects as requested
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development or related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Available Shift

1st shift: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday

Full‑Time Summer 2027 Internship

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated per hourly range for this position is $22 - 30 per hour based on experience.

Competitive Weekly Pay Period

S&C’s Human Resources organization provides internal customers with a wide range of services as we strive to attract, develop and retain the best employee team in the industry. The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) Intern will support the HRBP team in delivering HR programs and services that align with business objectives and enhance the employee experience. This internship provides hands‑on exposure to employee relations, talent management, workforce analytics, organizational development, performance management, and HR operations within a manufacturing and corporate environment. The intern will partner with HR Business Partners and cross‑functional stakeholders to assist with key initiatives while developing a foundational understanding of strategic human resources practices.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following

• Assist HRBPs in supporting leaders and employees.
• Support workforce analytics, reporting and presentations.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and maintain confidentiality.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules
• Assist with performance management processes and documentation.
• Support talent review and succession planning activities.
• Assist in the development of employment‑related policies and practices
• Compile and analyze HR metrics (Headcount, Turnover, Attrition, Workforce Planning, Team Member Engagement)
• Assist team members with questions or concerns around career development, policies or leadership, or issues with fellow team members
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs.
• Support investigations by maintaining documentation and tracking action items.
• Help coordinate employee communication efforts.
• Participate in onboarding and orientation activities.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support hiring activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve efficiency.
• Assist with documentation of HR procedures and best practices.
• Participate in cross‑functional HR projects and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in HR projects as requested
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Attend in‑person or virtual meetings as requested or required
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, Industrial Relations or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service approach
• Aptitude in problem‑solving
• Desire to work as a team with a results‑driven approach
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Previous internship, leadership, campus organization, or work experience
• Experience working with data and reporting tools
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI or HR Systems

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position and perform desk‑based tasks
• Occasionally required to walk moderate distances
• Frequently required to observe details at close range including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors
• Continuously required to talk and hear, in person and by phone/conference calls
• Occasionally required to travel and work extended hours when necessary
• Occasionally required to stand and perform tasks

EEO Statement

S&C Electric is committed to equal‑opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [e-mail] .

About Us

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world. With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people‑first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent‑development programs and involved leadership. S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.

S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply)

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).