HR Intern - HR Business Partnership

Valvoline Global Operations is an automotive and industrial solutions company focused on innovation and sustainable products and services. The HR Intern will support the Global Corporate HR team and HR Business Partners with talent management, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, workforce analytics, employee lifecycle activities, and HR programs and projects.

What you'll do:

• Support the Senior HR Manager, Global Corporate HR and broader Corporate HR team with HR initiatives and priorities supporting corporate functions
• Assist with gathering and preparing workforce, talent, and organizational information to support HR and business discussions and decisions
• Develop an understanding of assigned corporate functions, including their organizational structures, talent, priorities, and workforce needs
• Support employee lifecycle activities and other people-related processes in partnership with HR Business Partners
• Prepare presentations, communications, meeting materials, trackers, and other resources for HR and business stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, tools, and the employee experience
• Support talent management processes, including talent reviews, succession planning, development planning, goal setting, and performance reviews
• Prepare talent and organizational information, presentations, and other materials used by HR and business leaders
• Track talent, development, and performance-related actions and follow up on key deliverables
• Support organizational effectiveness initiatives, including organizational assessments, structure reviews, team effectiveness, and change activities
• Assist with employee and manager development initiatives in partnership with HR Business Partners and relevant HR Centers of Expertise
• Support employee engagement surveys, listening activities, action planning, and other employee experience initiatives

What they're looking for:

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited undergraduate degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Communications, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to organize information, identify themes and trends, and develop useful insights
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and organizational levels
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and business information
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, adapt to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on commitments
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and to seek feedback and guidance when appropriate
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn about VGO's business, workforce, and HR practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, with the ability to learn HR systems and other technology
• Must be able to work on-site at VGO's Cincinnati, OH headquarters
• Coursework or demonstrated interest in Human Resources, organizational behavior, talent management, business, analytics, or related subjects is preferred
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources, particularly HR Business Partnership, is preferred

Benefits:

• Paid on-site summer internship (up to 12 weeks) starting in May 2027
• In-office work schedule (4x per week)