Human Resources (HR) Intern - Summer 2027

MacLean-Fogg; Savanna (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

MacLean-Fogg is seeking an HR intern in Savanna, IL to connect classroom learning with hands-on support for employees and managers in a manufacturing setting. The 10-week program runs full-time on-site, starting May 25, 2027, with potential extension; pay is $26 per hour.

You'll work with HR professionals, tackle projects such as onboarding resources, recruiting processes, or employee communications, and present findings to leadership at the end of the internship.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in HR, business administration, organizational development, psychology, industrial or organizational psychology, communications, or closely related field.
• Interest in supporting employees and improving how people experience work.
• A thoughtful approach to solving problems and checking your work.
• Willingness to ask questions, learn from feedback, and work with people in different roles.
• Ability to organize information and explain your reasoning clearly.
• Availability for a full-time, on-site summer internship with limited start-date flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Learn the HR processes, systems, and employee needs relevant to your assignment.
• Gather and organize information, check its accuracy, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Help prepare clear employee or manager resources for review by the HR team.
• Support coordination of recruiting, onboarding, learning, or engagement activities.
• Use spreadsheets or other tools to analyze information and communicate findings.
• Listen respectfully to employees and work with the HR team to direct questions to the right person.
• Protect confidential information and use only the records needed for your assigned work.
• Document progress, follow through on commitments, and ask for guidance when needed.
• Follow facility safety requirements and present your project results and recommendations.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Questioning and learning

Information organization

Interpersonal collaboration

Availability for internship on-site

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Program start: Tuesday, May 25, 2027, with limited flexibility for academic calendars
• Duration: 10 weeks, with the possibility of extending up to two additional weeks based on business needs and intern availability
• Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week, on site
• Location: Savanna, IL
• Pay: $26.00 per hour

Help People Do Their Best Work

As a Human Resources (HR) Intern at MacLean-Fogg, you will connect classroom learning with the work of supporting employees and managers in a manufacturing business. You will work with HR professionals and teams across the facility to understand employee needs, improve processes, and make information easier to use.

You will take ownership of a meaningful project with guidance from an experienced team. Depending on your assignment, you might improve an onboarding resource, analyze a recruiting process, support a learning initiative, or help make employee communications clearer and more accessible. At the end of the program, you will present your work, findings, and recommendations to leadership.

One application connects you with the HR internship assignments available at this location. Tell us which areas interest you. We will consider your interests, coursework, and experience alongside available projects and business needs.

HR Areas You Could Explore

Assignments vary by location and may include:

• Recruiting and Onboarding: Support candidate coordination, onboarding resources, or improvements to the new-employee experience.
• Learning and Employee Development: Help organize learning resources, support development activities, and gather feedback on what employees need.
• Employee Engagement and Communication: Help teams share clear information, listen to feedback, and support practical employee-engagement activities.
• HR Operations and Process Improvement: Help improve HR instructions, workflows, and resources that employees and managers use.
• People Data and Reporting: Use appropriately scoped data to identify patterns, check accuracy, and support useful HR reporting.

You do not need prior experience in these areas. Not every assignment is available at every location.

What You Will Do

• Learn the HR processes, systems, and employee needs relevant to your assignment.
• Gather and organize information, check its accuracy, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Help prepare clear employee or manager resources for review by the HR team.
• Support coordination of recruiting, onboarding, learning, or engagement activities.
• Use spreadsheets or other tools to analyze information and communicate findings.
• Listen respectfully to employees and work with the HR team to direct questions to the right person.
• Protect confidential information and use only the records needed for your assigned work.
• Document progress, follow through on commitments, and ask for guidance when a matter requires an experienced HR professional.
• Follow facility safety requirements and present your project results and recommendations.

What You Bring

• Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in human resources, business administration, organizational development, psychology, industrial or organizational psychology, communications, or a closely related field.
• Interest in supporting employees and improving how people experience work.
• A thoughtful approach to solving problems and checking your work.
• Willingness to ask questions, learn from feedback, and work with people in different roles.
• Ability to organize information and explain your reasoning clearly.
• Availability for a full-time, on-site summer internship. Limited start-date flexibility may be available for academic calendars.

All college class levels are welcome. Previous internship experience is not required. Coursework, projects, volunteering, student activities, and other jobs can demonstrate your potential.

Helpful, but Not Required

• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Coursework or projects involving human resources, organizational behavior, communication, research, or data analysis.
• Experience using Excel or another tool to organize and analyze information.
• Experience coordinating activities, creating clear written resources, or helping a group improve a process.

What You Will Gain

• Ownership of a project with a clear business purpose and defined deliverable.
• Coaching and feedback from experienced team members.
• Practical experience supporting employees and managers in a manufacturing environment.
• Opportunities to collaborate across functions and present your work to leadership.
• A closer look at potential career paths in HR.

Housing Assistance

At approved locations, eligible interns may receive a one-time $3,000 taxable housing allowance. To qualify, your available summer residence must be more than 50 miles from the worksite, you must need temporary housing for the internship, and you cannot receive equivalent company-provided housing or relocation support. Payment occurs after the internship begins and required documentation is complete.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Sit at a workstation and use a computer for extended periods.
• Move throughout manufacturing areas to observe equipment, processes, and production activities.
• Occasionally lift and carry tools, samples, or parts weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, and reach when observing equipment or components.
• Review drawings, gauges, measurement equipment, and other visual information.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
• Work in office and manufacturing environments where noise, temperature variation, and airborne particulates may be present.

What to Expect After Applying

Our hiring process includes an application, Criteria assessments, application and assessment review, a recruiter screen, and a 45-minute interview with the hiring team. Candidates selected for an offer receive a conditional offer followed by required pre-employment screening before hire.

This position requires a pre-employment drug screen after a conditional offer. A criminal background check may also be required, depending on the role. Screening and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.

About MacLean-Fogg

MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.

Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Safety, Integrity, People, Excellence, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations

MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, complete an assessment, or participate in the hiring process, contact [e-mail].

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