Intern Human Resources

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Summary:  

Our Talent Acquisition Intern will support our corporate and/or plant recruitment teams on site at our headquarters in Waukesha, WI. As a Talent acquisition intern you will have the opportunity to shadow recruiters, assist with sourcing and screening a variety of candidates, assist with interview scheduling, and assisting with recruitment marketing and operations. In addition to recruiting, you will also have an opportunity to gain exposure to other facets of HR, including diversity initiatives, new hire onboarding/new hire orientation, learning and development, employment and diversity branding, and much more.  In addition to the above you will have the opportunity to network with other interns, participate in fun intern events, and learn a lot through this experience!

What you will learn:

• Receive internal training on how to leverage internal recruitment systems and sourcing tools

• Learn about the full recruitment lifecycle including preparing, sourcing, screening, selecting, hiring and onboarding

• Learn about recruitment marketing and utilizing social media to attract viable talent

• You will also work closely with recruiting team members to innovate on current research strategies for talent pooling, market mapping, and competitor analysis which will allow you to make an immediate impact.

• You will learn about the Generac business groups, how talent needs are assessed, and will be a part of driving the recruiting process from the beginning to end as our talent acquisition teams work to attain critical talent.

• Gain exposure to our ongoing diversity initiatives

• Gain an understanding of the employee lifecycle from recruitment through departure

• Develop a working relationship with Generac’s HR, Recruitment and Shared Services Teams

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program with an emphasis in a business related field and/or Human Resources

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Microsoft Office experience with strong aptitude in Excel.

• Sophomore year status or higher.

• Previous systems experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information

• Proficient oral and written communication and able to write clearly and succinctly to get a message across

• Conscientious self-motivated worker with an attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and in a group setting

• Dependable and organized

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”