HR Intern - 25/26 School Year Location : SAN DIEGO, CA, United States Job Family : Professional - Entry Job Type : Regular Posted : Sep 24, 2025 Job ID : 59820 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved ORGANIZATION STATEMENT: Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin. Here at Parker, our purpose is simple yet powerful: we work alongside customers as a trusted partner to enable technological breakthroughs that change the world for the better. To accomplish this, we need talented and engaged individuals who are passionate about their field, willing to take on complex challenges, and ready for responsibility. This position is for Parker Hannifin’s Composite Sealing Systems Division, located in San Diego (Otay Mesa), California. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The intern will work in the HR department and will provide support to various HR functions. This role will provide the intern with valuable experience in HR and employee relations. This is an entry-level position, and the HR intern will receive guidance and mentorship from the HR team. The intern will also have the opportunity to learn about the manufacturing industry and gain valuable experience working in a fast-paced environment. This internship is intended to fill an immediate part‑time need during the 2025–2026 academic year, requiring a minimum of 20 hours per week. The role will transition to a full‑time, on‑site position for Summer 2026. Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate academic schedules and availability. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: + Provide functional support for the location as part of the site HR team. + Participate in both targeted projects, including administrative assignments and broader programmatic initiatives related to HR in support of business objectives. + Assist with employee events and collaborate as part of the engagement high performance team. + Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records, including employee files, organizational charts, and HRIS data. + Assist with recruiting efforts, including sourcing and screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and coordinating with hiring managers + Assist and help employees with questions related to HR, benefits, payroll, and training. + Conduct research and provide recommendations on HR best practices and compliance requirements. + Update and maintain employee communication bulletin boards. + Follow established safety and environmental policies, procedures and methods applicable to the work area. + Perform other duties as necessary. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: + Pursuing a bachelor's degree in human resources management, general business, or related field. + Incoming Junior or Senior Standing + Minimum of 3.0 GPA Experience: + Manufacturing facility, preferred + Previous internship, preferred Skills: + Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner. + Ability to demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in HR within the manufacturing industry. + Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. + Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, strong organizational, and time-management. + Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. + Ability to learn quickly and take initiative. + Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other team members of the organization. + Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area. + Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with other team members. + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Physical Demands: + Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. + Ability to sit for extended periods of time. + Ability to use hands and fingers for detailed work over extended periods of time. The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to the job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident [“green card” holders] or have refugee or asylee status). This position is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive pre-employment screening process. This process may include, but is not limited to, a criminal background check, verification of educational credentials, drug testing, a physical examination, and an eye examination. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $17.25 - $24.00 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits. Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)