Human Resources Intern

Founded in 1925, Festo Corporation is the leading worldwide supplier of automation technology and the performance leader in industrial training and education programs.  For many years Festo has been providing impetus for factory automation and offers a wide product and service portfolio – from individual components to complex customized solutions and system. As a family-owned company, we act from a holistic perspective. We take responsibility for our actions globally and locally, we want to contribute to the quality of life and conservation of resources where we operate with new technologies, knowledge and education.

At Festo, we hire people who continuously live our five core Values:

• We are Ambitious
• We are Determined
• We are Visionary
• We Value Each Other
• We are Dependable

This internship is a unique opportunity to work with experienced professionals in an innovative and fast-paced engineering environment. We are committed to providing our interns with hands-on, practical experience that will provide a solid foundation for continued growth in their careers.

Position Overview:

The HR Intern will support the Human Resources team across a variety of daily operations, projects, and employee‑facing initiatives. This role is ideal for a student or early‑career professional interested in gaining hands‑on experience in HR processes, employee engagement, recruiting, and HR administration. The intern will work closely with the HR team to ensure smooth and efficient HR workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• HR Operations Support — Assist with day‑to‑day HR tasks including document preparation, data entry, employee file maintenance, and HR system updates.
• Onboarding Coordination — Support new hire onboarding by preparing welcome materials, tracking required documents, and helping ensure a smooth first‑day experience.
• Recruiting Assistance — Help schedule interviews and communicate with candidates as needed.
• Employee Engagement — Contribute to planning and executing engagement activities, recognition programs, and HR‑led events.
• HR Reporting — Assist with compiling HR metrics, updating spreadsheets, and preparing reports for HR leadership.
• Policy & Compliance Support — Help maintain compliance documentation and support audits or policy updates as assigned.
• Special Projects — Participate in ongoing HR initiatives such as process improvements, employee surveys, or system enhancements.

Experience / Education Preferred: 

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Above average communication/written skills, ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and convey a positive image at all times.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Experience with computers and software packages.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• English Language

Festo is an equal opportunity employer.  We believe that the best way to attract and retain a diverse workforce is to encourage a culture of inclusion within our organization.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.