Human Resources Intern

About Oshkosh Defense an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

This position provides support to the Human Resources department by working on a variety of HR projects to gain knowledge and experience in various aspects of Humans Resources.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Support the Talent Development team in implementing managing and continuously improving talent programs.
• Assist with recruiting activities for manufacturing and office positions including pre-screening candidates scheduling interviews coordinating pre-employment activities such as background checks and drug screening etc.
• Assist with coordination of the new hire orientation including scheduling attendance tracking event set-up distribution of welcome gifts ordering of materials and more
• Conduct additional aspects of the employee onboarding process such as I-9 completion documentation verification badge distribution etc.
• Analyze and assemble reports on team member engagement data
• Assist in the development and execution of various HR programs
• Maintain training records for hourly and salaried team members maintaining an organized system of filing tracking uploading to the HRIS and ensuring accurate compliance
• Lead projects as assigned by your leader.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Student working towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in Human Resources Management Business Management or related field for entire duration of internship
• Graduation date of December 2026 or later
• Willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh WI for full duration or part of internship (relocation assistance provided for those with a permanent address of greater than 50 miles from Oshkosh WI).

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to learn new programs quickly in a fast-paced team environment
• Outstanding communication organizational and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater

Pay Range:

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Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporations legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be U.S. Persons as defined in these regulations. Generally a U.S. Person is a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.