Human Resources Intern - Summer 2027

OTTO Engineering, Inc.; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

OTTO Engineering, Inc. is offering an HR Intern role in Carpentersville, IL. The intern will support the HR team with a variety of duties, including updating job descriptions, assisting with newsletters, and coordinating events.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a related degree program, have strong communication skills, and are proficient with Word and Excel. This internship provides exposure to HR policies and processes and includes an hourly compensation of $16.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in college pursuing a degree in HR, Communications, Business Administration or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel applications.
• Well organized, accurate, and able to work independently.
• Curious and willing to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and update company job descriptions.
• Assist HR Generalist with monthly employee newsletter.
• Update all bulletin boards.
• Conduct annual employee vision screenings.
• Assist with yearly Fire and Tornado Drills.
• Take photos of company events as needed.
• Help with company events – picnic, cookouts, etc.
• Assist Recruiter with dispositioning applicants.
• Learn HR policies/benefits to respond to internal staff inquiries.
• Attend weekly department meetings.
• Assist with other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Word & Excel

Organized & independent work

Curious & eager to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Currently pursuing HR/Communications/Business Admin degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our Human Resources Intern will perform a variety of duties to support the HR Team.

Specifically, the Human Resources Intern will:

• Review and Update Company Job Descriptions
• Assist HR Generalist with monthly employee newsletter
• Updates all bulletin boards
• Conduct annual employee vision screenings
• Assist with yearly Fire and Tornado Drills
• Take photos of company events, as needed
• Help with company events – picnic, cookouts, etc.
• Assist Recruiter with dispositioning applicants
• Learn company's HR policies/benefits to help respond to internal staff inquiries
• Attend weekly department meetings
• Assist with other related duties as required or assigned

What you'll need to bring to the table:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must be currently enrolled in college, seeking a degree in HR, Communications, Business Administration or a related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be computer literate – working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel applications
• Must be well organized, accurate, and able to work independently
• Curious and willing to learn new skills

What OTTO offers for this specific position:

Hourly rate: $16 per hour

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