Human Resource Intern

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Richland Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation is seeking a Human Resources Intern in Richland, MI. The role offers exposure to recruitment, employee relations, compliance, training, benefits coordination, and HR analytics within a manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a related Bachelor's degree and has strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Prior HR experience through internships, co-ops, entry-level roles, academic projects, or related work experience preferred.
• Prior leadership experience through professional, academic, volunteer, or extracurricular activities preferred.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments and/or familiarity with union or labor relations is beneficial.
• General knowledge of Human Resources functions, employment practices, or business operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR team at a manufacturing site with recruitment, employee relations, engagement, training, benefits coordination, and HR analytics.
• Partner with operations leadership to support HR projects related to retention and workforce planning.
• Help with documentation and follow-up related to employee concerns and investigations.
• Assist with annual benefits enrollment and employee engagement activities.
• Build relationships with team members and cross-functional partners across the site.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's in HR

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Are you ready to shape a brighter future?

In Motion Systems Group and Pneumatic Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included and empowered.

We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.

We have an exciting opening for a Human Resource Intern in Richland, MI. If you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact and grow your career, consider putting your experience in motion at Parker Pneumatic Division (PDN). Here you will find a passionate team built on a winning culture that puts our people and customers first. We are inspired by our purpose of Enabling Engineering Breakthrough that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.

The Human Resources Intern will support the HR team at a manufacturing site while partnering closely with operations leadership and team members. This role provides hands‑on exposure to a broad range of HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, engagement, compliance, training, benefits coordination, and HR analytics.

The ideal candidate is action‑oriented, organized, analytical, and interested in building a career in Human Resources within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

We are looking for an individual who can work up to 20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week during school break.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Support the recruitment process by assisting with job requisitions, applicant screening, interview coordination and candidate communication through the onboarding process.

• Support HR operations through employee record management, PeopleSoft audits, compliance documentation, reporting, and other administrative activities.

• Support engagement action planning by gathering feedback, tracking action items, and assisting with team member communication.

• Participate in HR projects related to retention, workforce planning, process improvement, or employee development

• Partner with HR and operations leadership to support timely and professional resolution of employee relations matters.

• Assist with documentation and follow‑up related to employee concerns through the process of management by walking around, participate in employee investigations, and gain exposure to handling workplace issues.

• Help coordinate HR training activities.

• Assist with annual benefits enrollment, team member engagement activities, recognition events, and community service initiatives.

• Build effective working relationships with team members, managers, and cross‑functional partners across the manufacturing site.

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive employee and business information.

We are looking for talent with:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.

• Prior HR experience through internships, co‑ops, entry‑level roles, academic projects, or related work experience preferred.

• Prior leadership experience through professional, academic, volunteer, or extracurricular activities preferred.

• Exposure to manufacturing environments and/or familiarity with union or labor relations is beneficial.

• General knowledge of Human Resources functions, employment practices, or business operations.

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

• Ability to build relationships with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and technology skills.

• Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented manufacturing environment.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Interest in manufacturing operations and site‑based HR support.

• Comfort working directly with operations leaders and production team members.

• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

• Curiosity and ability to use data to support decision‑making.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in‑plant & industrial equipment, off‑highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people‑first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.