HR Intern (Stamford, CT)
Stamford, CT - USA
Job Summary
Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.
If youd like the chance to make your mark with the worlds largest equipment rental provider come build your future with United Rentals!
As a Corporate HR Intern at United Rentals you will be responsible for a number of projects and tasks that support the corporate HR function. The intern will gain experience in one or more key areas such as Employee Relations Talent Management Total Rewards Legal Employee Resource Groups Records Management and HRIS.
What youll do:
The duties of the Corporate HR Intern will vary and may include:
A variety of tasks to support the department objectives. Assist with meeting these objectives while providing superior internal customer service.
Participation on various projects related to Human Resources which may cover multiple categories to include merging and organizing acquisition employee files and utilizing Workday to extract employee data and files.
Participation in departmental and cross-functional work sessions and possible WebEx meetings.
Other duties assigned as needed
Requirements:
Current university or college student focused on Business Management Human Resources Communications Psychology or other related field.
1 year customer service or office related experience required
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Confidence to deal with employees at all levels of the organization
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a keen attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
Onsite requirement at our Corporate Headquarters in Stamford CT
Office hours Mondays Thursdays with possibility of some Fridays. Average of 32 hours / week
May through August dates flexible
Business casual attire
Why join us
We dont just talk the talk! Were an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - Thats why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your addition to our health and financial plans we also offer:
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Discount Program
Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
Paid Sick Leave
An inclusive and welcoming culture
Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here.
United Rentals Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race color religion sex national origin age genetic information citizenship status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity disability or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process please email for assistance.
At United Rentals we proudly hire active duty members veterans reservists and their families. The values that define your serviceleadership discipline integrity and teamworkare the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team were ready to help you transition into a rewardingcareer.
United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position location education training experience skills and ability.
Required Experience:
Intern