Human Resources Intern (Summer 2027)

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Job Type

Internship

Description

Build Your Experience. Help Shape the Employee Experience. Join a 100% Employee-Owned Company.

Scot Forge is seeking a Human Resources Intern for Summer 2027 at our corporate facility in Spring Grove, Illinois.

This internship provides hands-on experience across multiple areas of Human Resources within a manufacturing environment. You'll partner with HR professionals on recruiting, onboarding, employee records management, workforce development programs, and community outreach initiatives while gaining exposure to the day-to-day operations of a corporate HR team.

Why Scot Forge's Internship Program?

• Paid internship
• Professional development and mentoring
• Meaningful project work with real business impact
• Cross-functional intern projects
• Company-sponsored intern events
• Collaborative team environment
• Exposure to multiple areas of Human Resources

About Scot Forge

Scot Forge is a 130+ year-old, 100% employee-owned manufacturer of custom open die and rolled ring forgings. Our products support critical industries including energy, transportation, manufacturing, mining, infrastructure, and national defense.

As a Human Resources Intern, you'll gain practical experience supporting employee programs and talent initiatives that help drive the success of our employee-owned organization.

What You'll Do

As a Human Resources Intern, you may:

• Support new hire onboarding and pre-employment processes
• Assist with recruiting activities, interview coordination, and candidate communications
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation
• Help administer student internship and workforce development programs
• Conduct exit interview activities and assist with reporting trends
• Support community outreach and student employment initiatives
• Collaborate with HR team members on special projects and process improvements

Requirements

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Management, or a related field
• Rising Junior or higher at the start of the internship
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with HRIS systems
• Knowledge of Adobe products
• Exposure to SQL or database-related tools

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug screen

Review of applications will begin September 28 and continue until the position is filled.

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated pay range for this position is the lowest and highest range we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We ultimately may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. The actual base pay offered to a candidate will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, seniority, geographic location and prevailing minimum wage, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Vision, Dental, Hearing, Life (Basic & AD&D), Disability (STD & LTD), 401K Plan with match, Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Tax Savings (FSA & HSA), Vacation Time, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, or any other form of compensation for any particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Scot Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Salary Description

$16.00 to $19.00 / hour