Human Resources Intern (Summer 2027)

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Appleton, Northern (WI, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing is seeking an HR Intern to support the Human Resources department. You will participate in recruiting, onboarding, training, and HR project work while gaining practical experience.

This internship requires full-time availability during the summer, a strong GPA, and the ability to quickly learn new systems in a fast-paced team environment. You will contribute to events, HRIS maintenance, and various employee initiatives with guidance from the HR team.

Qualifications

• Student working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or related field for entire duration of internship.
• Ability to work full time (40 hours per week) throughout the summer.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Ability to learn new programs quickly in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize while working on numerous projects and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting activities for manufacturing and office positions, including pre-screening candidates and interviewing.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities such as background checks and drug screening.
• Assist with recruiting events, including coordinating and participating in job fairs and campus recruiting.
• Assist in company training such as New Employee Orientation and Harassment Prevention.
• Maintain confidential employee and applicant information in HRIS systems.
• Assist with employee events and various HR projects.
• Perform research for HR and Benefits related projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Recruiting

Interviews

Pre-screening

Background checks

Drug screening

Event coordination

communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Tools

HRIS

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

SUMMARY

This position provides support to the Human Resources department by working on a variety of HR projects to gain knowledge and experience in various aspects of Humans Resources.

YOUR IMPACT

Assist with recruiting activities for manufacturing and office positions including pre-screening candidates, scheduling, and conducting interviews, coordinating pre-employment activities such as background checks and drug screening, etc. Assist with recruiting events including organizing, preparing, and participating in job fairs and campus recruiting as needed. Assist in company training, such as New Employee Orientation, Harassment Prevention, Ethics, and other Human Resources related training. Assist with maintenance of confidential employee & applicant information utilizing various HRIS systems. Assist with various employee events including organizing, preparing, and participating in Employee Roundtables, Service Award Luncheons, etc. Perform research and assistance for various Human Resources and Benefits related projects as needed. Other duties or projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Student working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or related field for entire duration of internship.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to work full time (40 hours per week) throughout the summer. GPA of 3.0 or higher. Ability to learn new programs quickly in a fast-paced, team environment. Ability to demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Ability to prioritize while working on numerous projects and tasks. Pay Range: $18.00 - $37.00 The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions.

Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success. Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information. Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It's a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you. Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh Defense, McNeilus, IMT, Jerr-Dan, Frontline Communications, Oshkosh Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech and Pratt Miller.