Human Resources Generalist Intern
Title: Human Resources Generalist Intern
Reports to: Human Resources Generalist
Location: Norwalk, CT or remote
Work Schedule: M-F, Full time
About the Position
We are seeking a highly motivated and eager-to-learn HR Generalist Intern to join our Corporate Human Resources team. This role offers a unique opportunity to rotate between three teams and gain hands-on experience in compensation analysis, culture & inclusion, and talent & engagement. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented individual who is passionate and curious about various areas of HR.
This internship is ideal for someone interested in pursuing a career in Human Resources, but may be unsure which function of HR they’re most interested in.
Summer internships will begin Monday, June 2, 2025 – August 15, 2025 on a 40-hour work week schedule, with potential to extend or hire.
What you'll do
Responsibilities:
Compensation
- Market data analysis to determine competitive compensation rates for different roles at locations Area Wage Differential (AWD) review
- Support annual Incentive program review and analysis
- Maintain accurate records of compensation-related activities and programs / update training material in Workday/ update compensation related Workday articles
- Prepare reports summarizing compensation data and analysis results for management review.
- Conduct market research to identify trends and best practices in compensation.
- Support various compensation-related projects.
Culture & Inclusion
- Assist the Senior Director of Global Culture & Inclusion in global culture and inclusion initiatives, including planning and facilitating periodic Culture & Inclusion Council meetings with Senior HR Leaders
- Conduct research, create reports on program effort and effectiveness (ESG report), conceptualize community engagement ideas
- Research Culture & Inclusion topics and their correlation to the initiatives of Terex benchmarking to industry best practices and various culture and inclusion indices
- Support initiatives of the Terex Affinity Groups
Talent & Engagement
- Support communications associated with the Terex annual team member engagement
- Create easy-to-access resources for team members to support their development of the Terex Success Model competencies
- Partner with team to update and develop job aids and support materials for talent related modules in our Workday system
- Support ad-hoc requests from the global Talent & Engagement team
What you'll bring
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum sophomore year standing as of Fall 2024 at an accredited 4-year university/college
- Pursuing a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- Track record of demonstrable accomplishments in school and at work.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of HR principles and best practices.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Positive, can-do attitude; self-starter.
Salary: The compensation for this position is $25/hr for undergraduate interns and $27/hr for graduate or returning interns. This position is not eligible for benefits.
Why Join Us
We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values — Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose
Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.
We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.
We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.
Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations.
For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link! Careers | Terex Corporate