Human Resources Intern

Molex; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Human Resources Intern for the Summer 2027 program within the Optical Connectivity Group. You will gain hands-on experience across HR disciplines including talent acquisition, onboarding, and employee engagement in a global manufacturing and technology setting.

You will partner with HR professionals and leaders to support recruiting, onboarding schedules, training resources, surveys, and data analysis, while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related field and maintaining strong academic performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support Talent Acquisition activities: screening, interview coordination, and recruiter communications.
• Assist onboarding and employee experience: orientation, schedules, training materials.
• Support HR operations: record management, data updates, and audits; maintain confidentiality.
• Assist Organizational & Workforce Development projects and data reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, Organizational Leadership, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Job

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.

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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 Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).