Human Resources Intern (Part-Time)

WD-40 Company (UK); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Flexible working hours

Inclusive culture

Job summary

A leading multinational company in San Diego is looking for a motivated intern to join their HR team. In this paid internship, you will support HR projects, enhance communication efforts, and assist in onboarding new hires. The ideal candidate is currently studying a related field and has strong communication and organizational skills. This role offers flexible hours with a commitment of 12-16 hours per week for at least 6 months, starting mid-October 2024, at an hourly pay rate of $18-$20 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a relevant degree.
• Genuine interest in HR and desire to learn.
• Strong team player with effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support various HR projects and initiatives.
• Create internal and external communication messages.
• Contribute to the onboarding process for new hires.
• Plan and execute employee engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records.
• Review policies for compliance.
• Promote health and wellness initiatives.
• Assist in recruitment processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detailed-oriented intern to join our dynamic HR team in sunny San Diego, CA. In this role, you will play an important part in supporting a wide range of projects covering the full life-cycle of employment.

So if you are eager to learn and contribute to various HR functions and enjoy helping people and organizations succeed, we encourage you to apply for this internship opportunity!

We are looking for a student able to commit to 12-16 hours/week for a minimum of 6 months, starting around mid-October 2024. Working hours/days can be flexible based on the candidate’s class schedule and availability.

What You’ll Be Doing

• HR Projects Extraordinaire: Dive into various HR projects and initiatives, bringing fresh ideas and energy to the table.
• Communication Maestro: Create engaging internal and external messages, keep our SharePoint page buzzing, and bring your flair to employee communication campaigns.
• Welcome Aboard: Play a key role in the onboarding process, ensuring new hires feel welcomed and supported from their first day onward.
• Boost Team Spirit: Get involved in planning and executing employee engagement activities to help create positive lasting memories.
• Data Guru: Keep our employee records up-to-date and accurate, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
• Compliance Champion: Review new and existing policies to ensure they comply with company standards and legal regulations.
• Wellness Warrior: Promote health and wellness initiatives to support our employees’ well-being.
• Join the Talent Hunt: Help us find the best talent by reviewing job postings, screening resumes, and coordinating interviews.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Must have a genuine interest in HR and a desire to learn and grow within this field. Knowledge of HR principles and practices is a plus.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Critical thinking ability with a focus on independent research and strong data analysis skills.
• Ability to effectively summarize large amount of data and recognize trends.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and integrity.
• Proficient in Microsoft products to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

Total Rewards

This is a paid internship opportunity offering $18-$20/hour. Hourly rate is determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

At WD-40 Company, we believe that purpose-driven, passionate people guided by our values create amazing outcomes. Our "why" is refreshingly simple: we exist to create positive lasting memories in everything we do.

Since 1953, our formulation remains a secret, but it is no secret that our passion for our people, culture, and brands is what distinguishes us. WD-40 Company has best-in-class products, and we seek best-in-class talent!

Why You Should Apply

• A strong values-aligned organization where contributions are acknowledged and rewarded, and where 90% of our employees experience a sense of belonging.
• A learning-based culture where 78% of our team believe they can achieve their career objectives.
• Over 94% employee engagement as of the January 2025 global employee survey results.
• 99% of our people report that they "love to tell people that they work for WD-40 Company!"

Please, only consider employment with WD-40 Company if you feel as strongly about our values as we do: We live, breathe, and play by our values every day.

At WD-40 Company we foster a culture of inclusion where all individuals are recognized, valued, respected, and experience a sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual characteristics that make us unique such as our backgrounds, experiences, qualities, talents, traits, beliefs, and preferences.