Human Resources Intern

Flint Hills Resources; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Human Resources Intern to support the Optical Connectivity Group (OCG) HR team during Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience across Talent Acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR operations within a global manufacturing and technology setting.

You will partner with HR professionals, leaders, supervisors, and interns to support people initiatives while learning strategic and operational HR practices.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, Psychology, Communications, or related field.
• Expected graduation Dec 2027–May 2029.
• Minimum GPA 3.5.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally and discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Support candidate screening, interview coordination, and hiring manager communication.
• Assist with onboarding activities, orientation, and training resources.
• Support HR records, data updates, audits, and confidentiality of records.
• Assist with workforce planning, analytics, reporting, and development projects.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Leadership experience

Analytical and problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Human Resources Intern will support the Optical Connectivity Group (OCG) Human Resources team during the Summer 2027 internship program. This role provides hands‑on experience across a variety of HR disciplines, including talent acquisition, employee onboarding, employee engagement, organizational development, HR operations, and early‑career talent programs.

The intern will partner with HR professionals, business leaders, supervisors, and interns throughout OCG to support people‑related initiatives while gaining exposure to strategic and operational Human Resources practices within a global manufacturing and technology organization.

What You Will Do

Talent Acquisition

• Support candidate screening, interview coordination, and hiring manager communication.
• Help track recruiting metrics and candidate pipeline activity.
• Support program events, networking opportunities, and development activities.

Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Assist with new employee onboarding activities and orientation sessions.
• Help coordinate onboarding schedules, communications, and training resources.
• Maintain onboarding materials and process documentation.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, events, and recognition programs.
• Assist with employee surveys and feedback collection.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Support HR record management and documentation processes.
• Assist with HR systems data updates and audits.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and records.
• Support compliance‑related activities and special projects as assigned.

Organizational & Workforce Development

• Assist with workforce planning and organizational effectiveness projects.
• Support reporting, data analysis, and presentation development.
• Help identify trends and insights from employee and recruiting data.
• Participate in HR projects that support OCG's growth strategy.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029.
• Minimum GPA of 3.5.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous leadership experience through student organizations, work experience, athletics, or volunteer activities.
• Interest in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, or Employee Experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment.

For this role, we anticipate paying $26 - $28 per hour.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading‑edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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