RD HRBP Intern

Nissan USA; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan USA is seeking an HR Intern in Farmington Hills, MI to gain hands-on exposure to HR programs within the R&D organization. You will support employees, partners, and leaders while contributing to onboarding, development initiatives, and data reporting.

Responsibilities include coordinating HR programs, assisting with talent management processes, and providing administrative support across HR operations.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program for Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Development or similar.
• Strong planning, organizational and time management skills.
• MS Office proficiency; Workday is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead key R&D HR programs, including onboarding activities and employee development initiatives.
• Assist with talent management processes such as performance calibrations, talent reviews, and related reporting.
• Provide administrative support for HR operations (POs, invoices, expense reporting, Workday reporting, documents, communications).
• Track project milestones, maintain process documentation, and support knowledge transfer for recurring HR programs.
• Partner with HR Business Partners on special projects and organizational initiatives.

Skills

MS Office

Workday

Confidentiality

Negotiation

Written comms

Listening

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Time management

Job analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree in HR/psych/org dev

Tools

Workday

Job description

A Day in the Life:

As an HR Intern supporting Nissan's R&D organization, you'll gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of HR programs and initiatives while working closely with HR Business Partners and business leaders. From helping create a great employee experience to supporting talent and development programs, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building practical HR skills in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

The responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role. Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support business objectives.

• Coordinate and lead key R&D HR programs, including the R&D Staff Appreciation Program, R&D Student Intern Program, onboarding activities, and employee development initiatives.
• Assist with talent management processes such as performance calibrations, talent reviews, career development activities, and related reporting and communications.
• Provide administrative support for HR operations, including purchase orders, invoices, expense reporting, Workday reporting, document preparation, and stakeholder communications.
• Track project milestones, maintain process documentation, and support knowledge transfer efforts to ensure continuity of recurring HR programs and initiatives.
• Partner with HR Business Partners on special projects and organizational initiatives that support the employee experience and business objectives.

Who We’re Looking for:

• Knowledge : Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills. Strong working knowledge of MS office. Knowledge of Workday is an asset.
• Interpersonal Skills : Interpersonal skills are core to this position. Ability to present confidential, potentially contentious and complex information with diplomacy. Excellent negotiation, writing and listening skills. Able to work collaboratively within small HR team, managers and employees.
• Complexity and Problem‑Solving : Experience specific to areas of job analysis and/or job specification and administration. Able to self‑direct and move project forward with limited supervisory oversight.
• Working Conditions : Frequent exposure to multiple and/or conflicting deadlines. Potential limited daily supervision after initial roll out.

Required:

Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program for Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Development or similar.

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

• Connection and Collaboration: We offer Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities for our employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.
• Professional Training and Development : Expand your knowledge and skills through Nissan’s rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.

Nissan is committed to a drug‑free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E‑Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees - with shared characteristics or interests - build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market‑driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Farmington Hills Michigan United States of America