Human Resources Intern

Oatey; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Oatey is seeking a Human Resources Summer Intern to participate in various HR projects across organizational communication, talent management, recruiting, HR technology and Total Rewards. The 12-week internship includes mentorship, development opportunities and exposure to leadership.

You will support recruiters, analyze HRIS data, assist with Workday-related tasks, and help improve onboarding while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• Overall 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a cross functional team.
• Prior HR internship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Join various meetings with internal HR team members and external partners to learn more about the HR function.
• Shadow functional and field HR team members to understand responsibilities and contributions to the company’s plans.
• Assist recruiters in sourcing and screening candidate resumes.
• Use data from our HRIS system to identify trends and opportunity areas to enhance onboarding.
• Assist with Workday audits and auditing of employee records.
• Maintain confidentiality in all work performed.
• Other projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Organization

Education

HR degree candidate

Job description

20600 Emerald Parkway, Cleveland, Ohio 44135 United States of America

Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world.Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

2027 Oatey Summer Internship Program – The Oatey Intern Experience

Interested in an internship with challenging projects, high visibility, professional networking, development, and fun?

Oatey is currently seeking college students for the summer of 2027 to join our award-winning program: The Oatey Intern Experience. Oatey offers a 12-week summer internship that will expose you to meaningful work and exceed your expectations. You will be a part of a diverse, collaborative team environment yet experience your own personal and individual growth. Our interns deliver excellence through high engagement and performance, which is why we often hire them post-graduation*.

* Based on outstanding performance and organizational needs

What we're looking for…

The Oatey Intern Experience supports our growing organization by attracting talented students to develop them into future leaders. It is unique with one‑on‑one mentorship, developmental feedback and coaching, lunch series, engaging networking events and weekly forums. You will work closely with experts to develop your skills and gain valuable insight in your chosen career field. Additionally, you will have exposure to all leadership levels of Oatey. Lastly, you will have a great time networking with other interns and forge lasting relationships.

Oatey offers a vigorous program that includes:

• Learning and Development
• Peer Mentoring
• Challenging Team Projects
• Community Involvement

HR Internship Summary…

Oatey is seeking a Human Resources Summer Intern to participate in various HR projects of significance within the organization. The Human Resources Intern will have the opportunity to partner with HR professionals within the corporate and field locations in such areas as organizational communication, talent management, recruiting, HR technology and Total Rewards.

Expectations & Accountabilities…

• Join various meetings with internal HR team members and external partners to learn more about the HR function and offerings (i.e. department meetings, benefits, talent/performance, DE&I).
• Shadow functional and field HR team members to gain an understanding of their responsibilities and contributions to the Company’s strategic plans.
• Apply basic understanding of employment law to all assigned projects and activities.
• Assist recruiters in sourcing and screening candidate resumes.
• Use data from our HRIS system to identify trends and opportunity areas to enhance Oatey’s onboarding experience for new hires.
• Assist with company-wide efforts related to enhancing Workday and auditing of employee records.
• Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality in all work performed.
• Other projects as assigned.

What you’ll need to be successful…

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• Overall 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Ability to work independently and with a cross functional team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet or exceed deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with all levels within the organization.
• Desire to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong capacity for critical thinking and problem solving.

Education and Certification

Qualifications that will set you apart…

• Previous HR Internship experience

Compensation Range for the Position:

$20.00 USDHourly

Target Cash Profit Sharing for the Position:

N/A

Offer amount determined by experience and review of internal talent.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.