HR Intern
Elizabeth, NJ - USA
Job Summary
You will gain exposure to the full HR lifecycle including recruiting and selection performance management activities onboarding and employee documentation. This role offers handson experience in HR operations process development and compliance within a fastpaced operational environment. You will work closely with HR Operations Planning HSSE and other functional leaders to understand how roles operate on the terminal and how people processes support safe and efficient operations.
Appetizer
At APM Terminals a global leader in port and terminal operations we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving observing how work happens identifying what creates value and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter simpler and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improve daily operations join us and be apart of our journey.
What We Can Offer
At APMT Terminals we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Experience a diverse multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work.
- Exposure to realworld HR operations within a complex terminal environment with handson involvement in daytoday people processes
- Opportunities to develop foundational HR recruiting and workforce planning skills through structured projects and crossfunctional collaboration
- A supportive team environment that values learning open communication and balanced workloads
- Professional development through mentoring feedback and visibility into broader people and leadership initiatives
Key Responsibilities
- Collect organize and standardize job descriptions for all terminal roles at APM Terminals Elizabeth
- Build a centralized library of role profiles competencies interview guides and evaluation tools
- Review and validate job documentation for accuracy consistency and alignment with operational requirements
- Support the development of structured interview questions rubrics and hiring packets for managers
- Assist with resume screening interview scheduling and preparation of recruiting materials
- Support Performance Management Process activities including documentation and communication materials
- Contribute to onboarding documentation employee file audits and HR compliance efforts
- Participate in HR projects related to engagement communication and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with frontline leaders and subject matter experts to ensure role requirements reflect how work is actually performed
What We Are Looking For
Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement someone who is naturally curious committed to solving problems at the root and driven to make things better every day
- Currently pursuing a bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Industrial/Organizational Psychology Communications or a related field with an expected graduation in December 2026 or May 2027
- Demonstrated interest in human resources recruiting organizational development or workforce planning
- Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail when managing documents and data
- Ability to write clearly professionally and concisely for job descriptions and role summaries
- Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SharePoint or document management systems is an advantage
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity sound judgment and professionalism
- Eligibility to work in the United States
FLSA Status : Non-exempt
Work Schedule: Interns will work full-time during the summer and part-time during the academic year. No overtime.
Salary: $25/HR
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Required Experience:
Intern