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Human Resources Intern

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In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Contribute to strategic HR initiatives by supporting projects across Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition. You’ll assist in planning and executing programs that promote an inclusive workplace, foster employee growth, and attract top talent to Emerson.
  • Assist with onboarding and orientation for new employees by preparing materials, coordinating schedules, and helping facilitate a smooth transition into the organization. You’ll play a key role in ensuring new hires feel welcomed, informed, and connected from day one.
  • Gain exposure to multiple HR functions by rotating across areas such as employee relations, compensation, benefits, and organizational development. This hands-on experience will give you a comprehensive understanding of how HR supports business strategy and employee success.
  • Analyze HR data and generate reports to identify trends, measure program effectiveness, and support data-driven decision-making. You’ll work with tools like Excel or HRIS platforms to help improve processes and enhance employee experience.
  • Support HR systems and process improvements by assisting with system updates, troubleshooting HRIS issues, and helping implement enhancements that improve efficiency, accuracy, and usability for HR teams and employees.

Who You Are:
  • You are a strong communicator who relates comfortably with individuals across levels, functions, cultures, and geographies. You’re eager to learn and apply new knowledge in dynamic situations, and you thrive in collaborative environments. With a results-oriented mindset and a passion for supporting others, you bring a customer-focused approach to everything you do.

For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's
  • Zero (0) years of related experience
  • Ability to work full-time (40 hours) per week in-person at a Twin Cities location (Shakopee, Chanhassen, or Eden Prairie, MN)
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
  • Prior internship experience
  • Pursuing a bachelor’s in business or human resources

Our Culture & Commitment to You:
  • At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives – because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
  • We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including monthly housing allowance, paid holidays, employee choice hours, paid sick time, and paid volunteer time. You will also get hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities in our well-established and structured internship program. There are also easy to access on-site cafeterias, fitness facilities, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
  • At Emerson, our employees’ passion for innovation and results drives our success. We actively pursue new technologies, capabilities and approaches to drive tangible value for our customers. To reward this passion for innovation and results, Emerson makes meaningful investments in our people. We provide competitive compensation, integrated benefits offerings, and fulfilling career journeys that support the growth of each employee. We firmly believe that when Emerson is successful in achieving its operational and financial goals, our employees share in the company’s success. The hourly pay for this role is $20.50-$24, commensurate with the year in school and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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