Corporate Human Resources Internship (2025-26 School Year)

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Parker's Internship Program was established in 1978 to identify and help develop promising college students, by providing real-world experience in disciplines critical to Parker's business. As an intern, you will gain experience while supporting the HR department's function.

Provides specialized expertise in one or more human resources functional areas and assists in generalist responsibilities for the location. Contributes to projects and programs of diverse scope relating to HR functions. Assists in organizational development and change that supports key business objectives. Observes and promotes adherence to all ethical standards. Applies continuous improvement measures and methods for creating efficient HR administrative processes.

Responsibilities

Depending on candidate experience and departmental needs, the HR Internship may provide exposure to:

• HR generalist responsibilities - onboarding processes, record keeping and retention, auditing.
• Social Responsibility/Event Planning - team member recognition programs, community outreach/philanthropy, and other events.
• HRIS administration.
• Sort and process incoming resumes.
• Schedule interviews.
• Maintain the College Recruiting Microsoft Teams site.
• Update career pages of www.parker.com.
• Schedule info sessions and provide resources needed to execute events.
• Market employment opportunities to target audiences.
• Assist in planning and executing summer internship workshops/events.
• Complete assigned research related to college recruiting and generate reports.
• Track progress, deadlines, and priorities of all projects.
• Maintain a satisfied level of customer service with clients both internal and external.
• Other duties as assigned.

We seek interns who will make meaningful contributions in support of our service to our customers and the company's WIN Strategy.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or in a business field, preferably with an HR Minor.
• At least two years of undergraduate coursework completed.
• This is an in-person opportunity. Must reside within 25 miles of Mayfield Heights, OH during the school year.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Personable, able to comfortably and pleasantly deal with a variety of people.
• Problem solving capabilities necessary to accomplish the duties and tasks of the position.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Able to provide high quality customer service through phone calls, email, and face to face interactions.
• Strong project management skills required to support multiple projects simultaneously.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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